Thread: What can be seen in the sky this month- see the 'Challenge'
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:49 AM
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Comet hunting this month- what to look for
Hi all,

There is a thread running in the Observation and Visual Astronomy forum that talks about current observations of Comet Hartley, which is a featured target in this month's Challenge.

Comet Hartley is past its prime viewing as it is now receading into the inky depths of the solar system. This thread will give you an idea of what to look for as unless you have extraordinary eyesight, it is only visible using binoculars or a telesope:

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=66877

Have a look at the later postings as they have the more recent visual descriptions.
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