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Slater

posted on 27/2/09 at 08:27 PM Reply With Quote
Comet seen

I can see the comet, very low down in western sky just above the moon. It's very bright indeed.

Last one I remember seeing was about 12 years ago. Was is Haleys of the beebop one?
Wow, you won't get many chances to see a comet in a lifetime, so pop out and see it for yourselves.





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Mix

posted on 28/2/09 at 10:40 AM Reply With Quote
Hi

Saw it too last night, could even make out the cresent shape through my spotting scope. A quick check on the interweb revealed it was Venus at the most stunning it will be this year.

http://www.earthsky.org/skywatching

Regards Mick

[Edited on 28/2/09 by Mix]

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omega 24 v6

posted on 28/2/09 at 12:36 PM Reply With Quote
Will it still be visible tonight??? Might take SWMBO for a romantic walk





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Peteff

posted on 28/2/09 at 12:55 PM Reply With Quote
Lulin comet will barely be visible to the naked eye and should be in the south east. Venus looks spectacular at the moment.

Bit here about it.

[Edited on 28/2/09 by Peteff]





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Mix

posted on 28/2/09 at 02:16 PM Reply With Quote
Hi

Yes .... will be visible tonight cloud cover permitting, see the link I posted for info.

Romantic walk eh!! Looking for funding for those post SVA 'finishing touches' ??

Mick

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omega 24 v6

posted on 28/2/09 at 02:33 PM Reply With Quote
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Looking for funding for those post SVA 'finishing touches' ??



Hee Hee nice one I'lll see if it works.





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Mr Whippy

posted on 2/3/09 at 08:57 AM Reply With Quote
Haven't noticed a comet but I'm sure that’s Jupiter blazing in the sky once its dark as Venus sets very soon after the sun goes down and can only be seen a couple of hours after, before it too goes below the horizon.

[Edited on 2/3/09 by Mr Whippy]





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Mix

posted on 2/3/09 at 05:17 PM Reply With Quote
Hi

Pretty sure it was Venus ....... see here

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance



Regards Mick

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