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17 years 2 months ago #38026 by galwayskywatchers
New bright Comet was created by galwayskywatchers
Brightening Comet McNaught:

(the following is adapted from a BAA e-circular and from Terrys email from the IAA).

A few observers, including at least one in Ireland, have been able to find comet 2006 P1 (McNaught) in the twilight sky, and estimates are that the comet is about 2nd magnitude. as the brightening continues it should become easier to see. Some predictions indicate that it may become brighter than Venus, but as it will be low in the twilight, that may not be as spectacular as it sounds!


It can now be seen in both evening and morning twilight, with the tail better seen in the evening twilight when it will be nearly vertical. Exact magnitudes are difficult to predict, and probably even more difficult to estimate, as differential atmospheric extinction will be considerable. However, it should get at least as bright as Sirius, and maybe much brighter.UK/Ireland observers will be able to see the comet in the twilight until around January 14th, when it will only be visible in the evening. It may be worth trying daylight observation around January 14, although the comet is then only 5 degrees from the Sun, so extreme care will be needed. Mercury is close by, and the comet may well be brighter than Mercury. Does anyone know where to look i presume very close to the Sun or visible directly above where it sets.

Ronan Newman
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17 years 2 months ago #38030 by michaeloconnell

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17 years 2 months ago #38106 by Keith g
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Does anyone know where to look i presume very close to the Sun or visible directly above where it sets.


Very low in the southwest quite near to where the sun sets. I have been looking forward to this fella, hopefully we can get a look?

Keith..

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17 years 2 months ago #38157 by Seanie_Morris
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Yesterday morning... bright start, cloud all over the eastern horizon.

Yesterday evening... a bit dull, but breaks in the cloud. but never along the western horizon.

This morning... another bright start, barely any clouds in the sky, Moon way over in the west, but cloudy all along the eastern horizon.

This evening? Who knows!

:D

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17 years 2 months ago #38218 by Seanie_Morris
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This evening? Who knows!

:D


Damn clouds...

:lol:

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17 years 2 months ago #38248 by Frank Ryan
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John O Niell cought it nicely this evening...
well done John!
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Has anyone worked out times for a Dawn apperance for tomorow?

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