Originally Posted by Galactic2000

Comet Holmes is in a super Outburst, it has exploded and is now visible, even in the city it can be seen.

It is located in the North Eastern part of the sky in the constellation of Perseus, after 9:00 pm. There is a bright star that does not belong, and stands out quite easily as a large fuzzy ball. No tail visible right now, just a large Coma, which is actually larger than Jupiter…according to spaceweather…Amazing!

Here is my photo of it, taken last night, this is a 30 second exposure, ISO 400, Canon 20D and 10” SCT scope.

I also included this photographic finder chart taken above my house from my backyard in the city of Dayton last night. It is a 15 second exposure, 17mm lens, Canon 20D.

How to find the Comet?

The finder chart will give you some sign posts of how to find the comet using just your eyes, then take a pair of binoculars to check it out up close, it’s really cool. It is very detailed even in the smallest of telescopes.

The last time Comet Holmes was this bright was in 1892 when it was discover. We have not had a comet this bright in the northern hemisphere since Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997.

You can see it about 30 to 50 degrees off the horizon in the northeast between 9:00 and 11:00 pm.

It is almost straight over head in the north by midnight.

It is definitely visible in the city, so no excuses, if you have a clear sky
Go out tonight and check it out!!!!

Best Regards,

John Chumack