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Old 22-03-2016, 07:50 AM
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252P for 22nd March 2016.

Closest approach to earth.
252P Linear for 22-March-2016.
205mm image.

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Old 22-03-2016, 09:36 AM
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looks good, still no Ion tail?
Not sure of au distance to sun?

and sent this tweet a while back, just saying it was not my fault....
rgds, Alan

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@SungrazerComets Mr Tilbrook sees some one else's comet & LMC...vote 1 Apod..8)
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=143883
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Old 22-03-2016, 10:34 PM
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Keep Em Coming - Nice shots- Tony.
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Old 22-03-2016, 11:45 PM
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Thanks Alan and Tony!

There is a very small ION tail, see image.
Apparently the comet has done many trips around the Sun and is dust poor. Don't really understand the rapid increase in out gassing.

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