Comets
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Comet C/2009 P1 Garradd is shining at 7th or maybe even 6th magnitude as it traverses southeastern Hercules.
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So you think you’ve found a comet? Here are some steps to follow in verifying your find.
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Comets are notorious for not following predictions, but even judging the magnitude of a bright comet that's right in front of you is not straightforward.
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Although large, bright comets are infrequent visitors to our skies, faint comets appear on a regular basis. Here are some observing hints that will make your comet-watching more enjoyable.
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Thanks to a generous bequest, each year amateur astronomers earn a beautiful plaque and a cash prize for discovering one or more comets.
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Wouldn't it be great to have a comet appear that's bright enough to be seen in broad daylight? That's exactly what happened 100 years ago this week.
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