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Comet 17/P Holmes in OUTBURST!

9:00 PM Octber 24th, 2007 (Created with Starry Night Pro)
This comet is in super outburst, having brightened by many magnitudes on the night of October 24. As of 11:00 MDT, October 24 it is in Persius at magnitude 2.8 and brightening!

Comet Chasing Cometography.com - 17P/Holmes

Click on the right image for a larger view. Image by Iranian astronomer Babak Tafreshi, via SpaceWeather.com.

The image above is by Jim Tubbs, taken about 10:30 P.M. using an 8" Meade LX200GPS and a Meade DSI. We also shot 400 images of the comet through the Herrett Telescope and hope to have image(s) available soon.

Upcoming Events Astronomy Talk - "Introducing Cepheus, the King" -- Friday, November 16th. The origins, mythology, and interesting targets of this circumpolar constellation. Herrett Center - 7:15 PM MVAS Meeting and Star Party -- Saturday, November 10th. Annual business meeting. Vote on proposed changes to the bylaws! The proposed changes can be seen here Herrett Center - 7:00 PM
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Comet 17/P Holmes in OUTBURST!

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