2015 Skywatching Events
Jan 2, 2015 00:28:18 #
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Jan 7, 2015 01:12:30 #
Comet Lovejoy is making its closest approach to Earth tomorrow. So far I have not been able to get any shots but hope to try to see it tomorrow night if I don't freeze my tush off. More information can be found here.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/spot-comet-lovejoy-tonight-122920141
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/spot-comet-lovejoy-tonight-122920141
Jan 7, 2015 15:33:28 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Just printed out the Sky Chart and will give it a look see when the skies clear.Comet Lovejoy is making its closest approach to Earth tomorrow. So far I have not been able to get any shots but hope to try to see it tomorrow night if I don't freeze my tush off. More information can be found here. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/spot-comet-lovejoy-tonight-122920141
Jan 7, 2015 21:24:49 #
CraigFair wrote:
That was the chart I used to locate it tonight. Took a shot and posted it a little while ago.Just printed out the Sky Chart and will give it a look see when the skies clear.
Jan 8, 2015 20:17:22 #
CraigFair wrote:
Just printed out the Sky Chart and will give it a look see when the skies clear.
Here is a chart I found online.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/press-releases/comet-lovejoy-january-2015/
Went outside a short time ago. Cold 15 deg F. Absolutely could not find it. It must be super dim. Sky's are clear and I'll be damned if I could point the camera at it. It's definitely no Hale-Bopp. This is not a naked eye comet. Very disappointed. To put this in perspective, I can find the Pleiades, orion and can see the sword and faint nebulocity.
Hope you all have better luck!
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