Comet McNaught (C/2008A1)

CometGuy · #1 30-04-2008, 08:44 PM

Another comet that might be of interest..

Currently running about a magnitude ahead of forecast, so might be around mag 7 or brighter in September. Here are positions:

http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/iau/Ephem...ts/2008A1.html

Terry

tornado33 · #2 30-04-2008, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the heads up, I will keep an eye on it
Scott

iceman (Mike) · #3 01-05-2008, 06:59 AM

Thanks Terry! About time for you to discover a new one, isn't it?

CometGuy · #4 01-05-2008, 05:40 PM

I actually "found" C/2008A1 2 nights ago and then a quick check found it had actually already been discovered

The long spell of cloudy weather in Brisbane is finally ending so hopefully I can find another one soon!

Terry

iceman (Mike) · #5 02-05-2008, 05:00 AM

Man that must be disheartening