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There is a Comet!! Comet McNaught!!! COOOLLL

Posted: January 17, 2007 5:53 pm
by PIA
of course us Northern Hemisphere-er's cant see it but maybe creeky can?!


Space Weather News for Jan. 17, 2007
http://spaceweather.com

COMET UPDATE: Comet McNaught is emerging from the glare of the sun and,as expected, solar heating has turned it into a spectacular naked-eye comet. McNaught is visible from all parts of the Southern Hemisphere, sporting a curved tail and a head almost as bright as the planet Venus. Northerners can watch the comet's progress by browsing daily photo galleries at http://SpaceWeather.com. Southerners should go outside tonight at sunset, look west and see for themselves.

VENUS AND THE MOON: Mark your calendar. On Saturday evening, January 20th, the slender crescent Moon will glide by Venus forming a beautiful ensemble in the western sky at sunset. This is something people in both hemispheres can enjoy. Hint: Look for the pair before the sky fades to black. Venus and the Moon surrounded by twilight-blue is a scene of special beauty.


ps...im learning....
8)

Posted: January 17, 2007 6:05 pm
by myke212
That comet was visible in the Northern Hemisphere a week or so ago.but because of the clouds I wasn't able to see it :(

Posted: January 18, 2007 10:43 am
by Nicki
I saw it last week here in Minnesota, for just a few minutes right after sundown - it was awesome!

Posted: January 18, 2007 12:47 pm
by moog
Yea it was cloudy here last week. But another one sooner or later will have a good or better viewing. 100-300 years from now. I have enough Buffett shows recorded to hold me over until then.

Posted: January 18, 2007 1:44 pm
by TropicalTroubador
I saw it last Thursday, here in North California. Tried seeing it during the day over the weekend, but no go.

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