[meteorite-list] Holmes [17P]

[ensoramanda]

We have had perfect skies for days to observe....up to the day that 
Holmes flared up....overcast ever since!  :-(

Always seems to happen here in the UK when there is something good to see.

Thats why I took up collecting meteorites  :-)

Graham Ensor

Mark Langenfeld wrote:

> 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
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> ----- 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]
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>> 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.
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