[meteorite-list] Big Sun-diving Comet Discovered: Comet C/2012 S1(ISON)

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

There is always the possibility of an unexpected outburst.  Just a few
years back, we saw that with comet Holmes (2007 or 2008?).  That comet
provided a lot of great observing for weeks before it faded and nobody
saw that outburst coming.  Under moderately bright urban skies, Holmes
achieved naked eye visibility.  This new comet could put on a similar
show.
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On 9/25/12, Matson, Robert D. <ROBERT.D.MATSON at saic.com> wrote:
> Some early estimates are that close to perihelion, the comet's tail
> could span more than 90 degrees as seen from earth. Haven't read
> any estimates yet on the expected angular size of the coma surrounding
> the nucleus. Probably no way to predict since the composition and
> size of the nucleus are not known.  --Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: actionshooting at carolina.rr.com [mailto:actionshooting at carolina.rr.com]
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> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:02 AM
> To: Ron Baalke; Meteorite Mailing List; Matson, Robert D.
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Big Sun-diving Comet Discovered: Comet C/2012
> S1(ISON)
>
> Given it might be as bright or brighter than the full Moon, what size will
> it appear, comparatively speaking??
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