[Sprite518]

That is because it can only be seen from the lower hemisphere. It can only be seen just before dawn. However, this will change to the upper hemisphere in very late August early September.

It should be visible around September 10th of this year. When we have a good look at it then the debate (for the majority) will be over.

[cripplecreek]

That is because it can only be seen from the lower hemisphere. It can only be seen just before dawn. However, this will change to the upper hemisphere in very late August early September.

Are the astronomers blind in the southern hemisphere? Our orbiting telescopes and various detection devices don't work when their orbit dips below the equator?