Comet McNaught (2006/P1) on Soho already?

NJB (Noel) · #1 12-01-2007, 03:09 PM

Hi! I was looking at the SOHO LASCO/C3 image dated 2007/01/12 02:18 (http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/...24/latest.html) and a bright object has appeared at the 11:00 position. Comet McNaught already?

Noel.

fringe_dweller · #2 12-01-2007, 03:39 PM

wow very cool! here we go - fasten your seatbelts ladies and gents!!!

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #3 12-01-2007, 03:58 PM

Looks great, is that a sunward facing Jet?

NJB (Noel) · #4 12-01-2007, 05:15 PM

Andrew, it certainly looks like it. Check out the first image with that feature on it at http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/...12_0142_c3.gif taken at 1:42 UT.

It is a very prominent feature in that first image. I looked at the one before (20070112_0042_c3.gif) (00:42 UT) to see if it was there, but I can only see it in my imagination. It would be good to see an image at 1:18 UT, but there isn't one listed on the list of recent images at http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/...altime-c3.html .
Noel

iceman (Mike) · #5 13-01-2007, 06:37 AM

Hi NJB!

to IIS!

NJB (Noel) · #6 13-01-2007, 09:49 PM

Thanks Iceman!

I've lurked here on and off ever since IceInSpace first started. I've always enjoyed reading about other people's astronomy adventures, and have often gleaned useful information.

Re the comet, I can't wait to get a look at it with my own eyes instead of Soho's, though it is becoming quite impressive there. I just hope these clouds clear tomorrow or Monday evening!

Wishing you all clear skies for the Comet!
Noel

gaa_ian (Ian) · #7 13-01-2007, 09:54 PM

WOW ! the SOHO image is so bright now
I to hope for clear skies Sun & Mon !

NJB (Noel) · #8 14-01-2007, 08:07 PM

Unfortunately here where I am in Brisbane, skies were cloudy tonight.

Maybe tomorrow will be different...

Soho is very impressive though!

Noel

erick (Eric) · #9 15-01-2007, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaa_ian

WOW ! the SOHO image is so bright now
I to hope for clear skies Sun & Mon !

I'm having fun showing interested folks the SOHO movie of a previous comet, eg. http://soho.nascom.nasa.gov/gallery/.../c2002v1sm.mpg

then the movie of Comet McNaught so far
http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/data/...current_c3.mpg

- they just go WOW!