by Bob B.
Member since:
October 20, 2007

COMET PAN-STARRS UPDATE

March 10, 2013 01:28 PM UTC
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Today, March 10th, Comet Pan-STARRS(C/2011 L4) is making its closest approach to the sun. Inside the orbit of Mercury, the comet is getting hit with solar rays about ten times more intense than we experience on Earth. This is causing the comet to brighten as it moves into the skies of the northern hemisphere. Last night, Paul Ostwald caught it peeking between power lines over Somers Point, New Jersey:

You can read much more at: spaceweather.com..

Comments: 12

John S. (arizona) Mar 10, 2013, 2:01pm UTC
Sounds like the best night to look for it will be on the 12th according to the link. I'll try and remember to go out and see if I can find it, but being so low in the sky might be an issue.. from my backyard anyway.
Thanks.
Bob B. Mar 10, 2013, 2:34pm UTC
Good luck, John.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 10, 2013, 2:17pm UTC
Cool!
Bob B. Mar 10, 2013, 2:34pm UTC
Just like you!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 10, 2013, 2:45pm UTC
You flatterer you!
Bob B. Mar 10, 2013, 2:46pm UTC
Me????????
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Mar 10, 2013, 4:40pm UTC
Yeah, you!
Bob B. Mar 10, 2013, 4:43pm UTC
:)
RedBird. B. Mar 10, 2013, 8:46pm UTC
I enjoy looking into the night sky at the Stars. This would be neat to see.
Bob B. Mar 10, 2013, 8:58pm UTC
I hope to see it Tuesday, RedBird.
William M. Mar 10, 2013, 10:24pm UTC
Interesting Bob. Thanks.
Bob B. Mar 10, 2013, 10:34pm UTC
You're welcome, William

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