[MIham] Green Comet

[Frank]

Space Weather News for March 20, 2007
http://spaceweather.com

GREEN COMET:  There's a new comet in the southern hemisphere: Comet Lovejoy
(C/2007 E2).  Terry Lovejoy of Australia discovered it on March 15th using,
remarkably, not a telescope but only an off-the-shelf digital camera.  The
green comet is too dim to see with the naked eye, but it is a nice target
for backyard telescopes.  After five days of monitoring, the comet's orbit
is now known with some accuracy and it is possible to make predictions about
Comet Lovejoy's future movements and brightness.  Visit
http://spaceweather.com for details.

BONUS--VENUS AND THE MOON: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and
look west. You'll see Venus and the slender crescent Moon beaming together
through the glow of sunset. If you miss the pair on March 20th, try again on
the 21st.  They will be beautifully close together on both nights.

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