I noticed it in mid October while looking at stars with binoculars. you could also see it with the naked eye. When I looked at it in mid November it seemed to be disapated somewhat and larger in diamiter. Was this something new or has it always been there?
2007-11-28 11:25:51 · 4 answers · asked by FRANK H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
That could only be Comet 17/P Holmes, which is still visible but fading. It's been expanding from night to night ever since it flared up a to a million times its normal brightness on Oct 23.
2007-11-28 11:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably saw the Holmes comet--it unexpectedly got a lot brighter, making it visible to the naked eye.
2007-11-28 19:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From your description, they're probably right. But the sky is a big place, so next time you ask it would help to give your location, the time, and the direction you were looking.
2007-11-28 22:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by Choose a bloody best answer. It's not hard. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Theresa. Most comets have a tail. However for some reason, this one dosn't show much of one. It just expands outward in all directions.
2007-11-28 19:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋