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Old 09-02-2013, 12:28 PM
Barrykgerdes
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Calculating the apparent magnitude relies on knowing its size, reflectivity and position in relation to the sun and earth. I don't think the basic comet_orbit routine can calculate these with the limited data being processed.

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