For the last several days, it has been getting brighter and is visible to the naked eye (in the constellation Perseus).
Did you use a 'scope? What have you seen?
2007-11-05 23:13:11 · 14 answers · asked by Richard 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I've observed it many times over the past two weeks with naked eye, binoculars and telescopes from an 80mm refractor to a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain. It looks wonderful in all of them...a real "equal opportunity" comet! I've noticed that it is actually getting fainter as it expands to fill a larger volume. The most remarkable thing about it in a telescope is how translucent it is, how you can almost always see faint stars shining through it. It's one of the most remarkable objects I've seen in over 50 years of observing.
2007-11-05 23:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
in case you're close to the northern hemisphere opportunities are high which you're seeing comet 17PHolmes, it relatively is at the instant leaving the solar. This has been all over the information in accordance the Canadian Astronomical Societies. Comet 17PHolmes could be seen close to the consellation Persius close to the horizon, slightly farther out is Cassiopeia. The comet seems brighter than Venus appropriate now, nevertheless the comet has been interior the sky for 2 years now, its in basic terms at the instant brilliantly flashes interior the sky that has caught the scientists interest as nicely as via newbie famous man or woman gazers. examine it out this night, this is cool
2016-10-15 05:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by limson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a six inch refractor and have observed it on two nights. 28 October and 3 November.
This is what I have observed and recorded with a simple 4 mega pixel camera through the telescope with 48 magnification factor:
http://www.pbase.com/es839145/image/88055578 (28 Oct)
http://www.pbase.com/es839145/image/88395017 (3 Nov)
2007-11-05 23:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ernst S 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I have not. After reading John Wynnham's book, "Day of Triffids", I've been wary of looking at bright lights in the night sky that are out of the ordinary.
2007-11-06 01:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by sagegranny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm so sorry ,but I have not observed the comet 17 P /Holmes.
2007-11-06 00:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by Manea O 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No scope! No telescope, and a continuously clouded sky. I'll try if it clears up, from the observatory here.
2007-11-05 23:45:26 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I haven't seen it yet. It's been overcast for the last week but I'll keep trying. note: will let you know if and when I see it.
2007-11-06 11:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I want to see! Is it visible from the NW USA?
2007-11-06 11:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by Little Wifey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and you can see the comit going through the sky
2007-11-06 04:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by firegirl_babygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I haven't!
My husband probably would if he didn't have to work those nights.
2007-11-06 03:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋