NEAT!!!
D.W.Q.M.: "The universe should be big enough for the both of us ... just." -the Second Doctor
...and LINEAR!
I love looking at comets-they are so cool. These two comets were named after the automated sky-survey programs that they were discovered by (Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking, and Lincoln Laboratory Near Earth Asteroid Research). Hopefully it will be clear enough tonight to try and spot NEAT. If you're living in the Northern Hemisphere and have good whether-grab a pair of binoculars and run outside at dusk!
From my Skywatcher's bulletin from Sky and Telescope:
"Northern Hemisphere stargazers should start checking for Comet NEAT emerging low in the southwest at dusk. On the 5th, the comet appears 9 degrees -- less than a fist-width held at arm's length -- to the left of the bright star Sirius in the constellation Canis Major, the Larger Dog. Use binoculars."
I think NEAT will also be visible tomorrow night around the same time. According to the article in Sky and Telescope, of the two comets, NEAT will be the easiest to view. The article also has a few charts and other information as to when will be the best time to view them, and a few pointers on how to find them. :)
Have fun and happy comet hunting!!! :)
...and LINEAR!
I love looking at comets-they are so cool. These two comets were named after the automated sky-survey programs that they were discovered by (Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking, and Lincoln Laboratory Near Earth Asteroid Research). Hopefully it will be clear enough tonight to try and spot NEAT. If you're living in the Northern Hemisphere and have good whether-grab a pair of binoculars and run outside at dusk!
From my Skywatcher's bulletin from Sky and Telescope:
"Northern Hemisphere stargazers should start checking for Comet NEAT emerging low in the southwest at dusk. On the 5th, the comet appears 9 degrees -- less than a fist-width held at arm's length -- to the left of the bright star Sirius in the constellation Canis Major, the Larger Dog. Use binoculars."
I think NEAT will also be visible tomorrow night around the same time. According to the article in Sky and Telescope, of the two comets, NEAT will be the easiest to view. The article also has a few charts and other information as to when will be the best time to view them, and a few pointers on how to find them. :)
Have fun and happy comet hunting!!! :)
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