Thread: comet tempel 1
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Old 14-06-2005, 04:58 PM
Greg Bryant
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Some observers here and overseas have been reporting the comet at between 10th and 11th magnitude recently, and it's a very diffuse object, in contrast to some other comets around at present which show more condensation.

As John said, it shouldn't really change in appearance over the next three weeks until Impact Day, and as to what happens then is still anyone's guess - it could brighten dramatically or show minimal change.
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