01-02-2015, 01:28 PM
The comet was found by a guy with a Celestron and digital camera, no observatory needed. It is almost visible to the naked eye about 2 hours after dark, off Orion's left foot right now, climbing higher through the month and becoming more visible, if it clears up around here.
Later in the year, the comet with the Rosetta lander will be coming around the sun. It would be cool if it revives enough to take some data then.
The paper is saying hurricane force winds over 100 mph hitting Mauna Kea this evening and tonight.
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
Later in the year, the comet with the Rosetta lander will be coming around the sun. It would be cool if it revives enough to take some data then.
The paper is saying hurricane force winds over 100 mph hitting Mauna Kea this evening and tonight.
"Mahalo nui Pele, 'ae noho ia moku 'aina" - kakahiaka oli
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*