check this out. unfortunately for me it's clouded over tonight
Jerry Flaherty
----- Original Message -----
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: Comet Holmes Swallows a Star
Hi, This is Dr. Tony Phillips calling with an alert about Comet Holmes.
It's Monday, Nov. 19th.
This a message for people with backyard telescopes. Tonight, Comet
17P/Holmes will swallow a star! Not really, but the comet will pass
directly in front of the star--named Mirfak, the brightest star of the
constellation Perseus. The overall effect will be that of a giant cosmic
jellyfish swallowing a phosphorescent treat. You can see it happen through
even a small backyard telescope. The stellar "meal" will continue for the
next few nights, so if you miss it tonight, try again tomorrow.
SKY MAP:
http://spaceweather.com/images2007/15nov07/skymap_north_holmes.gif
PHOTO GALLERY: http://spaceweather.com/comets/gallery_holmes_page18.htm
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