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30-October-2007, 02:23 PM
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Photographic finder chart for Comet Holmes
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
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Best Regards, John Chumack The Chumack Observatories MPC 838 Dayton Research Station MPC H66 Yellow Springs Research Station www.galacticimages.com 
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30-October-2007, 05:52 PM
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Nice picture John! Thanks for posting.
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30-October-2007, 08:36 PM
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That's just so awesome and beautiful!
Thank you for sharing (and the chart)
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clear skies If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe. CARL SAGAN
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31-October-2007, 12:20 PM
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Hi John. I'm from the eastern part in Philippines. Is it possible to see it here in my place?
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31-October-2007, 01:10 PM
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Yes, it is visible from the philippines as well!
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Best Regards, John Chumack The Chumack Observatories MPC 838 Dayton Research Station MPC H66 Yellow Springs Research Station www.galacticimages.com
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01-November-2007, 12:37 AM
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capturing the Faint tail?
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great! I'd love to see if you can bring out the large faint Tail in this Comet, I know you have an excellent widefield instrument and the processing skills to do it, I am definitely looking forward to seeing your shot of it. Best Regards, John
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Best Regards, John Chumack The Chumack Observatories MPC 838 Dayton Research Station MPC H66 Yellow Springs Research Station www.galacticimages.com
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