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The impact time is 5.52 for NZ so maybe we can get a report before it's viewable here from someone across the Tasman.
Dave, I hope they do crack open and release the gases under pressure. Thoughts are that the common variation in brightness of Temple 1 is due to jets of gases being released at times. Hopefully it will reach the expected mag 6 their hoping for.
Its well covered by a range of large scopes including Hubble. The timing of the impact coincides with the best view available to Hawaii. The flyby of deep impact after impact should make for good viewing.
If anyone hasnt viewed it yet and has a scope capable should do so to note the difference before and after the event. I've viewed it at least half a dozen times over the last 3weeks to imbed its position and appearance.
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