Comet meets Globular Cluster
Yesterday morning (3rd Dec 2021) Comet C/2021 A1 (Leonard) had a close encounter with the lovely globular cluster called M3. When I say ‘close’ I… Read More »Comet meets Globular Cluster
Comets
Comet C/2013 US10 (Catalina) – My 2nd APOD
Very pleased to see a recent picture of Comet C/2013 US10 (Catalina) has made today’s NASA Astronomical Picture of the day. http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150818.html
Comet PANSTARRS meets M31
Taking advantage of a beautifully clear night, some of my astro-chums and I spent the evening observing and photographing Comet PANSTARRS. This time from near… Read More »Comet PANSTARRS meets M31
Comet PANSTARRS with its anti-tail
Finally! A clear night to see and capture an image of Comet PANSTARRS. There has been a terrible spell of weather here in the UK… Read More »Comet PANSTARRS with its anti-tail
Comet PANSTARRS at last!
At last some better weather here in the UK, and I’m pleased to have been able to see and photograph Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS at… Read More »Comet PANSTARRS at last!
How to see Comet PANSTARRS
I’m very excited about the Comet PANSTARRS (full name Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS). It is due to be at its best for us in the… Read More »How to see Comet PANSTARRS
A Couple of Comets
Here are two relatively ‘bright’ comets that are around at the moment – both currently in the constellation of Andromeda. Bright for CCD imaging that… Read More »A Couple of Comets