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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Open sky... no comet Panstarrs
This evening open sky with low hanging clouds above the horizon. The moon above western horizon. But no comet Panstarrs visible with the naked eye. Picture taken at 7h30 PM. Or looking at the wrong place or comet hidden behind clouds. Next time more luck needed.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Panstarrs all over
The northern hemisphere awaits the comet Panstarrs. Today the comet will start his journey back into darkness which will take 100million years. The comings days the comet will show up just after sunset in the west. The conditions are not really promising as heavy snowfall is predicted for the newt days. As from wednesday weather forecast predict partially clouded... Let't wait and see...
Follow the daily news of the comet Daily news
Good luck for those with an open sky!
Follow the daily news of the comet Daily news
Good luck for those with an open sky!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Comet Panstarrs
Minus 2 days the comet Panstarrs will be closest to Earth. Visibility is around magnitude 1 or little less.
See also this website : Calcsky
See also this website : Calcsky
Astronomical weather
As said earlier in my blog, astronomical weather condition are key for observating the sky, both during the day as at night.
This link provides around the world weather forecast.
Use this link : Astro weather
This link provides around the world weather forecast.
Use this link : Astro weather
Friday, March 1, 2013
Comet Panstarrs
Comet Panstarrs is on his way to Northern Hemisphere and looks like to brighten up. Latest observations show magitudes 2. So promising news for those who want to see the comet with the naked eye at the evening sky. Observe the comet right after sundown.
For more information : Comet Panstarrs
For more information : Comet Panstarrs
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