Comet-Watch

[Bobbie Ireland]

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

[Bobbie Ireland]

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

[Dumpsterkitty]

Not yet...and clouds & rain for the next few days

[Bobbie Ireland]

Not yet...and clouds & rain for the next few days

Rats! Same here.

[Paul Hamilton]

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

[Wing Goose]

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.
                            
                           Lola

[Paul Hamilton]

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

[Bobbie Ireland]

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.

[Paul Hamilton]

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

[Bobbie Ireland]

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

[Paul Hamilton]

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

[Lynne in New Hampshire]

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

Lucky you!  We had too many clouds with snow coming!

[Donna]

Wow, that's the first pic I saw of the comet! Thanks Paul. So cool! Too many clouds for us and others!