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Deep Impact 4th June
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18 years 11 months ago #12468
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Does anybody know if this be visable from this side of the planet?
I can't seem to find a time of impact.
I can't seem to find a time of impact.
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18 years 11 months ago #12476
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Regards and Clear Skies,
Dave.
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At the moment of impact the comet will be below the horizon from this part of the world. What I'm hoping for is that the comet will brighten because ot the ejecta from the impact and hopefully that will be visible later that evening.
The planned impact time is planned for 06:52 BST.
see
deepimpact.jpl.nasa.gov
The planned impact time is planned for 06:52 BST.
see
deepimpact.jpl.nasa.gov
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18 years 11 months ago #12477
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Thanks Dave....pity
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18 years 11 months ago #12480
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Folks - the impact is due July 4th and will be visible from the Eastern US etc. I wonder why?
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18 years 11 months ago #12482
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Never let it be said that NASA don't understand the term 'PR'
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18 years 11 months ago #12484
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Who will ever forget that unforgettable line
"And this day will be our Independance day"
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Who will ever forget that unforgettable line
"And this day will be our Independance day"
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