raintheory Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 It might be worth trying to check this out and/or take some photographs before it's too late...Space Weather News for Jan. 10, 2007http://spaceweather.comComet McNaught has continued to brighten as it approaches the sun and it is now the brightest comet in 30 years. For observers in the northern Hemisphere, tonight is probably the best time to see it: Go outside this evening and face the sunset. A clear view of the western horizon is essential, because the comet hangs very low. As the twilight fades to black, it should become visible to the naked eye. Observers say it's a fantastic sight through binoculars.In the days ahead, Comet McNaught will pass the sun and emerge in good position for southern hemisphere viewing later this month. Meanwhile, solar heating will continue to puff up the comet, causing it to brighten even more. It could become one of the brightest comets in centuries, visible even in daylit skies.Visit http://spaceweather.com for photos and updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thanks loads,Will have to head west and see what happens.Take care,Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted January 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Well it was a bit too cloudy here on the east coast to see it... Had a good view of Venus, but the coment was behind clouds... Maybe tomorrow morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted January 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Well it seems the southern hemisphere is getting quite a show... Much more than we northerners had: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 All I can say is 'wow!' to that.38 years and I've still never seen a comet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 That's brilliant! Thanks for the picture, raintheory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdelaf Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi! I live in Buenos Aires, this is a view of the sky in these days between 20:30 and 21:30 hours.enjoy. http://www.clarin.com/diario/2007/01/18/sociedad/s-03101.htm(In spanish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuge Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Great ! Thanks raintheory and FerdelafI love to see Comets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdelaf Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Great ! Thanks raintheory and FerdelafI love to see Comets Thank you StugeHere's another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuge Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 @ Ferdelaf:WOw! This is much better than the previous one .Good Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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