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Old 03-01-2012, 11:46 PM
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Yep got that Andrew but I downloaded the latest version around the time you posted and went to follow your instructions re: the Comet file and found that it was unnecessary. I am presuming they have added those files to the downloadable exe.
Trev, the orbital elements are updated from time to time as more observations are made. For a comet with a fairly short observation span like Lovejoy they can change quite a bit. I'd refresh the comets data at least once a week, at least until it becomes unobservable with your gear.
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