Dear Listees
I checked out Comet "Bob" Holmes last night from the very clear skies of
Truckee, California (1,800m; 6,000') with a decent pair of binocs.
Mirfak was touching the east side of the comet. A very impressive
(spectacular??) sight and you don't need a telescope.
Dave
Jerry wrote:
check this out. unfortunately for me it's clouded over tonight
Jerry Flaherty
----- Original Message ----- From:
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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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