Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Start Looking for Comet 2P/Encke Tonight!
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Tonight (17th) and the 18th, 19th and 20th of August Comet Encke is within a binocular field of Mercury, being closest on the 19th. You will need binoculars and a clear horizon to see it, but it should be worth the effort.
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Cool, but if his magnitude is correct (7.7) it will be dashed hard to see the comet in binoculars.
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