Thanks, Bob. An interesting object, to be sure.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob King" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mark Langenfeld" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Holmes [17P], continued
Hi Mark,
Clear here in Duluth, Minn. 17P is holding in at mag. +2.5 and now
looks small but distinctly larger than a star with the naked eye. My
10x50 binoculars show the bright nucleus, yellow color and disk very
well. I searched but no tail was visible.
In the 10-inch telescope at 76x, the brightest part of the comet
measures about 4' across and this is set inside a much fainter outer
coma ~8' in diameter. Overall the disk color is yellow mixed with pale
green. The nucleus and fan are a richer yellow hue. The nucleus has
faded but remains a crisp starlike point. A dense, funnel-shaped fan
of bright material extends out from the nucleus to the southwest.
Overall the comet looks very similar to last night except that the
coma and fan have about doubled in size. Comet Holmes remains an
amazing sight! I hope it clears by you soon.
Best regards,
Bob
PS. I can't seem to post to the list but if you'd like to post this if
you think others would find it useful, go right ahead.
On 10/26/07, Mark Langenfeld <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Can someone with clear skies give us a report tonight?
Thanks,
Mark
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