[meteorite-list] Holmes [17P], continued

[Mark Langenfeld]

Thanks, Bob.  An interesting object, to be sure.

Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob King" <nightsky55 at gmail.com>
To: "Mark Langenfeld" <mlangen at execpc.com>
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Holmes [17P], continued


> Hi Mark,
> Clear here in Duluth, Minn. 17P is holding in at mag. +2.5 and now
> looks small but distinctly larger than a star with the naked eye. My
> 10x50 binoculars show the bright nucleus, yellow color and disk very
> well. I searched but no tail was visible.
> In the 10-inch telescope at 76x, the brightest part of the comet
> measures about 4' across and this is set inside a much fainter outer
> coma ~8' in diameter. Overall the disk color is yellow mixed with pale
> green. The nucleus and fan are a richer yellow hue. The nucleus has
> faded but remains a crisp starlike point. A dense, funnel-shaped fan
> of bright material extends out  from the nucleus to the southwest.
> Overall the comet looks very similar to last night except that the
> coma and fan have about doubled in size. Comet Holmes remains an
> amazing sight! I hope it clears by you soon.
> Best regards,
> Bob
> PS. I can't seem to post to the list but if you'd like to post this if
> you think others would find it useful, go right ahead.
> 
> On 10/26/07, Mark Langenfeld <mlangen at execpc.com> wrote:
>> Can someone with clear skies give us a report tonight?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mark
>>
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