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To: tubebender
I have no idea....this might help:

Last night it was very close to Alpha Persei (the brightest star in Perseus).

43 posted on 11/20/2007 12:09:58 AM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

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Currently, Comet Holmes has a total brightness of 3rd magnitude, however its large size on the sky (and resulting low surface brightness) makes it difficult to see without binoculars or a telescope. However, when it was discovered in 1892 it underwent a second bright outburst five months after the first. If Holmes repeats its historical performance, then this comet may offer viewers one more chance to see the show before it bows from the stage.


Comet Holmes is about done


44 posted on 11/27/2007 4:12:07 PM PST by RightWhale (anti-razors are pro-life)
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