Space Weather News for Dec. 29, 2007
http://spaceweather.com
After a 13.6 year absence, Comet 8P/Tuttle is once again traveling through the inner solar system. On Jan. 1 and 2, 2008, it makes its closest approach to Earth--only 24 million miles away. The emerald-colored comet will brighten to a predicted magnitude of 5.8, visible to the unaided eye from dark-sky sites and a fine target for backyard telescopes anywhere.
Two nights before closest approach, on Dec. 30th and 31st, something extraordinary will happen: Comet 8P/Tuttle has a beautiful close encounter with spiral galaxy M33. The comet and the galaxy may even overlap! This is a can't-miss opportunity for astrophotographers around the world.
Visit http://spaceweather.com for sky maps, photos and more information.
1 comment:
Thanks for the nice comment!
On December 23rd, we saw a full moon with mars right next to it. That was a first for us and we are so excited to journal it in our notebooks today!!
Stephanie
www.homeschoolblogger.com/inspired
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