uujudy
01-10-2009, 04:28 PM
Comet Lulin (C/2007 N3), discovered in 2007 by a collaborative team of Taiwanese and Chinese astronomers, is swinging around the sun and approaching Earth. The photogenic comet has a bright tail and an "anti-tail" visible in mid-sized backyard telescopes.
Visibility will improve in February as the Earth-comet distance shrinks. At closest approach on February 24th, Comet Lulin is expected to brighten to naked-eye visibility.
Mark your calendars and get (your eyes) naked. :laugh:
Visit http://Spaceweather.com for sky maps, pictures and more information.
Visibility will improve in February as the Earth-comet distance shrinks. At closest approach on February 24th, Comet Lulin is expected to brighten to naked-eye visibility.
Mark your calendars and get (your eyes) naked. :laugh:
Visit http://Spaceweather.com for sky maps, pictures and more information.