[BradyLS]

I remember all the fuss surrounding Kohoutek when it paid a visit in '75. For about two weeks, comet fever gripped tha nation as all the major news outlets and Astro-wags promised an amazing night-sky display of the Great Comet Kohoutek's Fiery Tail.

LSS: A complete bust. The comet made its close approach to the sun and only observers with binoculars and telescopes could see anything. In fact, except for photos like these, I've never seen a comet!

[petuniasevan]

You mean you missed out on Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake back in '96-'97?

The astronomers were cautious at first with the press releases - they remember too the "bust" of Kohoutek.

I do too.