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Author:  Darkside [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Comet ISON
So this comet approaching the sun in late 2013 might, if it survives the encounter with the sun, be the most spectacular comet that humankind has seen in 500 years. It could be bright enough that it is plainly visible during the broad daylight, and at night will be as bright as the moon potentially covering 30 degrees or better of sky.

Anyone heard of this or what now? This is really cool. The darkside telescope will be undergoing some minor repairs in preparation.
Author:  Telegram Sam [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 4:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Comet ISON
Darkside wrote:
The darkside telescope will be undergoing some minor repairs in preparation.

By which I assume you mean turning it from a bong back into a telescope?
Author:  Darkside [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 4:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Comet ISON
Telegram Sam wrote:
Darkside wrote:
The darkside telescope will be undergoing some minor repairs in preparation.

By which I assume you mean turning it from a bong back into a telescope?

It's like you know me.
Author:  Don Tiny [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Comet ISON
Darkside wrote:
So this comet approaching the sun in late 2013 might, if it survives the encounter with the sun, be the most spectacular comet that humankind has seen in 500 years. It could be bright enough that it is plainly visible during the broad daylight, and at night will be as bright as the moon potentially covering 30 degrees or better of sky.

Anyone heard of this or what now? This is really cool. The darkside telescope will be undergoing some minor repairs in preparation.



IIRC, while the "galactic lumens" (I do not, obviously, recall the right nomenclature) of the object MIGHT be more than the moon:

Full moon: 12
Comet: 16
Sun: 23

..... one should keep in mind that it's unlikely to be a large object in the sky .... more like a really bright star to the naked eye.

Again, iirc.
Author:  Darkside [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Comet ISON
Were you searching for the term "magnitude"? If so less is more. :wink:
Author:  mcbrides [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Comet ISON
That is what I have been telling my wife for years. :P
Author:  good dolphin [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Comet ISON
I remeber how cool it was seeing Haley's comet so clearly night after night
Author:  Don Tiny [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Comet ISON
Darkside wrote:
Were you searching for the term "magnitude"? If so less is more. :wink:


You have to admit that my stupidity is often also very inventive.
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