Shop at Sky
Observing Guides for 2009

Astronomical Calendar

Astronomical Calendar 2009 Guy Ottewell's legendary calendar for the new year
Limited quantities!

Observing Handbook

Handbook Unique annual compendium highlights celestial events for the coming year

Observer's Calendar

Calendar Astrophotos and celestial information for your wall


home > observing > celestial objects > comets
email this > print this > save this > rss >

Comets
Catch Winter's Comet Lulin
A fast-moving binocular comet should peak at about 5th magnitude in February. With a modest telescope, you can pick it up now.

Comet Sherrod
How to Report a Comet Discovery
So you think you’ve found a comet? Here are some steps to follow in verifying your find.

Comet Hale-Bopp
How to Estimate a Comet's Brightness
Comets are notorious for not following predictions, but even judging the magnitude of a bright comet that's right in front of you is not straightforward.

Hale-Bopp nuclear jet
Secrets of High-Power Comet Observing
Although large, bright comets are infrequent visitors to our skies, faint comets appear on a regular basis. Here are some observing hints that will make your comet-watching more enjoyable.



Sky Publishing, a New Track Media Company
Copyright © 2009 New Track Media. All rights reserved.
Sky & Telescope, Night Sky, and SkyandTelescope.com are registered trademarks of New Track Media