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Title: Comet-Watch Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 08-Mar-13, 08:32:23 AM Sure hope we get at least one clear night here to see this amazing sight! I loved watching Hale-Bopp... eerie, weird and wonderful.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21701641 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21701641) Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 12-Mar-13, 12:17:54 PM Here's some info about how/where to see this amazing sight. Clouds over Wicklow, tho... ack! Has anyone seen it??
http://www.space.com/20175-comet-pan-starrs-near-moon.html (http://www.space.com/20175-comet-pan-starrs-near-moon.html) Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 12-Mar-13, 12:24:41 PM Not yet...and clouds & rain for the next few days
Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 12-Mar-13, 12:25:36 PM Not yet...and clouds & rain for the next few days Rats! Same here. Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Paul Hamilton on 12-Mar-13, 02:07:35 PM We tried for it Sunday night but a combination of obstructions to the west and lights kept it from working. We will try again tonight.
Paul Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Wing Goose on 12-Mar-13, 02:57:14 PM Here on the west coast we have clear skies.
We should be able to see the Comet tonight. It is supposed to be on the left side of the Moon after sunset. Hope that a lot of you will be able to see it. :dance1: :dance1: :dance1: Lola Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Paul Hamilton on 12-Mar-13, 08:53:01 PM I saw it! Before about 8 PM, the sky was too light. After about 8:05, the comet had vanished below the tree line. Timing is everything!
Paul Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 13-Mar-13, 04:57:52 AM I saw it! Before about 8 PM, the sky was too light. After about 8:05, the comet had vanished below the tree line. Timing is everything! Paul Yaaaaaay for you! Nothing doing here - clouds. Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Paul Hamilton on 13-Mar-13, 10:55:04 AM Hope you get fewer clouds tonight. It will be between the moon and the horizon at sundown tonight, so easier to pick out. I was able to find it only with binoculars.
Paul Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 13-Mar-13, 10:59:00 AM Hope you get fewer clouds tonight. It will be between the moon and the horizon at sundown tonight, so easier to pick out. I was able to find it only with binoculars. Paul Thanks, Paul. I am not good at finding locations. So far, so good re weather, but as they say here: "Don't like the weather? Just wait a minute!" Will bring the bins and watch where you recommend. Slainte from Bobbie Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Paul Hamilton on 14-Mar-13, 09:00:34 PM Here is Comet Pan-STARRS, taken near my house at 7:55 EDT, March 14, 2013. The exposure was 2 seconds at f/5.6 with ASA 400.
Paul Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 14-Mar-13, 09:17:28 PM Here is Comet Pan-STARRS, taken near my house at 7:55 EDT, March 14, 2013. The exposure was 2 seconds at f/5.6 with ASA 400. Lucky you! We had too many clouds with snow coming!Paul Title: Re: Comet-Watch Post by: Donna on 14-Mar-13, 09:18:57 PM Wow, that's the first pic I saw of the comet! Thanks Paul. So cool! Too many clouds for us and others!
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