[HiDARG-MEMBERS] Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE)

[Doug Graham]

I am in NWX in Bend. Old eyes. With 5mins dark adaption, I could see the
comet and tail from the sides of my eyes.  Look north, 20 degrees up. Was
exciting!

On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 10:19 PM Jeff Moore <tnetcenter at gmail.com> wrote:

> Great discussion on the Simplex net this evening.
>
> Here's a link to some good info regarding the comet:
>
> https://earthsky.org/space/how-to-see-comet-c2020-f3-neowise
>
> It has been spotted in the sky just moments ago by some of our members.
>
> Reports are that it's approx. 20 degrees or so above the horizon.
>
> Several people are referring to it as NEOWISE - it appears that is the
> instrument that first spotted the comet, not its name.  Go figure!
> Getting outside of town will help immensely in spotting dim objects in the
> sky whether comets, planets, or meteors.
>
> Enjoy and remember to practice social distancing!!
>
> Best viewing is likely to be around the 23rd - that is closest approach to
> Earth.
>
> 7   3
> Jeff Moore  --  KE7ACY
>
> _______________________________________________
> HiDARG-Members mailing list
> HiDARG-Members at hidarg.org
> http://hidarg.org/mailman/listinfo/hidarg-members_hidarg.org
>
-- 
Doug Graham
Bend, OR
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://hidarg.org/pipermail/hidarg-members_hidarg.org/attachments/20200713/9f58295d/attachment-0003.htm>