Re: [APML] Comet Encke/M31 Photo Op

[Joe Pedit <pedit@email.unc.edu>]

Jim,
The Cartes du Ciel software shows the comet within 2 degrees of the 
center of M31 on October 25th.  The software predicts the comet will be 
magnitude 11.  Thanks for the information.
Joe

Jim Gamble wrote:
> Can't yet validate this but could be an opportunity for APer's. This came across CCNet.
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> It seems that later this month on October 25th the Earth will be in just the right place, and with a much desired moonless night, for skywatchers with a good pair of binoculars or a small telescope to see Comet Encke as it passes by the M31 Andromeda Galaxy. More details from:
> 
> The Oregonian - October 1st 2003
> http://www.oregonlive.com/science/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/science/1065009370244190.xml
> "Pegasus a fall reference point to locate, view Comet Encke"
> 
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> Regards,
> Jim Gamble

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