[meteorite-list] Holmes [17P]

[Mark Langenfeld]

Even with the extra-bright full moon and the usual urban light pollution, 
17/P Holmes is a nice naked-eye object here in Madison, WI this evening. 
The coma  is suprisingly large and shows a bright, star-like condensation or 
center through 7X50 binoculars. I agree with Jeff that color is apparent, 
showing a yellowish --almost orange -- cast.

If you haven't yet taken a look (and have clear skies), NOW is the time to 
get outdoors and witness this most unusual event.

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry" <grf2 at verizon.net>
To: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 8:01 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Holmes [17P]


> Just to update those interested, there is no diminishing in brightness in 
> fact there may be a slight increase.
> It defintely looks cometary in binoculars with a bright center and hazy 
> coma. And as someone said last nite, it has a redish cast.