Hi All...

Comet ZTF, anyone?

It's supposed to be at its closest to earth tonight. On the weekend it was reported as "This weekend Comet ZTF is dashing across northern skies between north star Polaris and the Big Dipper." From my vantage point it was relatively cloudy every night, so I missed that viewing.

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Comet ZTF, anyone?
It's supposed to be at its closest to earth tonight. On the weekend it was reported as "This weekend Comet ZTF is dashing across northern skies between north star Polaris and the Big Dipper." From my vantage point it was relatively cloudy every night, so I missed that viewing.

I'm hoping for clear skies tonight (good chance). But there is a lot of light pollution where I live...

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It's supposed to be at its closest to earth tonight. On the weekend it was re
rted as "This weekend Comet ZTF is dashing across northern skies between north
tar Polaris and the Big Dipper." From my vantage point it was relatively clou
every night, so I missed that viewing.

It has been cloudy and dreary, with mixed preciptation off and on, for the
past couple of days now. Not looking good to see it here. :(

Mike


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Hi Mike...

It's supposed to be at its closest to earth tonight. On the weekend it was re
rted as "This weekend Comet ZTF is dashing across northern skies between north
tar Polaris and the Big Dipper." From my vantage point it was relatively clou
every night, so I missed that viewing.

It has been cloudy and dreary, with mixed preciptation off and on, for the past couple of days now. Not looking good to see it here. :(
Mike
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There are two factors that will contribute to my not checking the skies. 1? It's -21C at this time. 2? There's a bit of bright moon who's light is washing out the night skies too.

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There are two factors that will contribute to my not checking the skies. [1] It's -21C at this time. [2] There's a bit of bright moon who's light is washing out the night skies too.

I tried, but wasn't able to spot it. The sky seemed clear but the moon, light pollution (street lights), and maybe a bit of a haze made it bad conditions. I wasn't even able to make out the big dipper...

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Hello Wilfred!

** On Wednesday 01.02.23 - 10:17, you wrote:

I tried, but wasn't able to spot it. The sky seemed clear
but the moon, light pollution (street lights), and maybe
a bit of a haze made it bad conditions. I wasn't even
able to make out the big dipper...

The moon was simply too bright. I couldn't make out any of the
key constellations either to help pinpoint the comet. I was
curious to know how large the comet+tail must be in relation to
other things. It's probably pretty small. I did a prelimary
check from my large north-facing sliding door, leaned outside
(no portch, so have to hang on the door) ..but it was simply
too cold to spend more than 15 seconds scanning the sky.


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Hi August,

On 2023-02-01 08:45:00, you wrote to me:

I tried, but wasn't able to spot it. The sky seemed clear
but the moon, light pollution (street lights), and maybe
a bit of a haze made it bad conditions. I wasn't even
able to make out the big dipper...

The moon was simply too bright. I couldn't make out any of the
key constellations either to help pinpoint the comet. I was
curious to know how large the comet+tail must be in relation to
other things. It's probably pretty small.

I think it can be pretty big, like several moons. But I think (judging from pictures I've seen) the tail is pointing more or less away from earth, so it isn't that pronounced currently...

I did a prelimary check from my large north-facing sliding door,
leaned outside (no portch, so have to hang on the door) ..but it was simply too cold to spend more than 15 seconds scanning the sky.

We have mild temperatures. About +7C ...


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Hello Wilfred!

I tried, but wasn't able to spot it. The sky seemed clear
but the moon, light pollution (street lights), and maybe
a bit of a haze made it bad conditions. I wasn't even
able to make out the big dipper...

Is there any area within your Netherlands that you can escape
to to avoid the light pollution at night?

..But I think (judging from pictures I've seen) the tail
is pointing more or less away from earth, so it isn't
that pronounced currently...

Yeah.. being at its closest doesn't necessarily mean best
viewing. Perhaps next week as it travels way from the earth
the tail will emerge into sight.

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Hi August,

On 2023-02-01 17:41:00, you wrote to me:

I tried, but wasn't able to spot it. The sky seemed clear
but the moon, light pollution (street lights), and maybe
a bit of a haze made it bad conditions. I wasn't even
able to make out the big dipper...

Is there any area within your Netherlands that you can escape
to to avoid the light pollution at night?

Sure, but you need to travel a bit. There is for instance a biggish nature reserve a bit east to the middle of the country. I've camped there like 35 years ago (ish), and enjoyed the wonderfull clear sky's at night.

..But I think (judging from pictures I've seen) the tail
is pointing more or less away from earth, so it isn't
that pronounced currently...

Yeah.. being at its closest doesn't necessarily mean best
viewing. Perhaps next week as it travels way from the earth
the tail will emerge into sight.

We'll see, and hope for clear nights!


Bye, Wilfred.

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