The Green Comet

DragonMan · 02-24-2009, 01:14 PM

I don't know if there are any stargazers here but tonight a green comet called Lulin could be visible to the naked eye. It'll be passing close by Saturn which is at the constellation Leo's hind leg. Here is an article about it.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/sc...t-1630849.html

If it is a clear sky tonight enjoy!!

King James · 02-24-2009, 01:58 PM

is there a website that says when it will be visible for certain areas and where to look? (not sure if that is a dumb question?)

02-24-2009, 02:04 PM

Fat chance of clear skies, but I will look for it with binoculars if I can. I've seen all the major comets in my lifetime.

02-24-2009, 02:14 PM

This is the southern sky at 2300 hrs. Lulin is center left, below Leo.

landhoney · 02-24-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

This is the southern sky at 2300 hrs. Lulin is center left, below Leo.

What state is that?

Old Sailor · 02-24-2009, 03:16 PM

North Pole

DragonMan · 02-24-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King James

is there a website that says when it will be visible for certain areas and where to look? (not sure if that is a dumb question?)

It's not a dumb question. It is visible anywhere in the northern hemisphere. I'm not sure of the time because of the different time zones but if you can find Saturn you should be able to see it. BC-Axeman was kind enough to post a picture of some of the constellations. Saturn is at the constellation Leo's hind leg. If it helps, Planets are usually the brightest stars in the sky. I hope this answered your question.

taltos · 02-24-2009, 04:08 PM

Check out spaceweather.com for comet information.

02-24-2009, 04:24 PM

I won't stay up that late. If I can see it in the SE at about 9-9:30 then that will be my chance. Regulus is a very bright star and Saturn is bright too. Lulin will be between the two, a little closer to Saturn.

King James · 02-24-2009, 06:55 PM

Another website I looked at said to look for it on wednesday?

I don't know, I guess when it gets dark ill look outside

02-24-2009, 07:19 PM

[quote=DragonMan;253892]

If it is a clear sky tonight enjoy!!

not hear

i ddint know u was into this sort of thing lets talk nick

remember tho guys that means 11pm uk time so i am guess the sun will still be up in the usa and canada time zones

02-24-2009, 10:14 PM

I have a sheet of high clouds covering the sky here. I can barely see the jets come through it.

King James · 02-24-2009, 10:27 PM

its clear here...but I dont see anything that looks like a green cloud, and have no clue where to look if it isn't something that should be pretty easy to spot

theonlybear4CORT · 02-24-2009, 11:08 PM

02-24-2009, 01:14 PM	#1
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02-24-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: The Green Comet is there a website that says when it will be visible for certain areas and where to look? (not sure if that is a dumb question?) __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

02-24-2009, 02:04 PM	#3
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Green Comet Fat chance of clear skies, but I will look for it with binoculars if I can. I've seen all the major comets in my lifetime.

02-24-2009, 02:14 PM	#4
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Green Comet This is the southern sky at 2300 hrs. Lulin is center left, below Leo.

02-24-2009, 03:16 PM	#6
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02-24-2009, 04:08 PM	#8
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: The Green Comet Check out spaceweather.com for comet information. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

02-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#9
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Green Comet I won't stay up that late. If I can see it in the SE at about 9-9:30 then that will be my chance. Regulus is a very bright star and Saturn is bright too. Lulin will be between the two, a little closer to Saturn.

02-24-2009, 06:55 PM	#10
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: The Green Comet Another website I looked at said to look for it on wednesday? I don't know, I guess when it gets dark ill look outside __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

02-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Green Comet [quote=DragonMan;253892] If it is a clear sky tonight enjoy!! not hear i ddint know u was into this sort of thing lets talk nick remember tho guys that means 11pm uk time so i am guess the sun will still be up in the usa and canada time zones

02-24-2009, 10:14 PM	#12
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Green Comet I have a sheet of high clouds covering the sky here. I can barely see the jets come through it.

02-24-2009, 10:27 PM	#13
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: The Green Comet its clear here...but I dont see anything that looks like a green cloud, and have no clue where to look if it isn't something that should be pretty easy to spot __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

02-24-2009, 11:08 PM	#14
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