Comet McNaught 2006 P1 Report

Looking at starry night, tonight was the best last chance. From tomorrow on, its really getting to low to see, although if its clear, I'll giver it a go.

Finally after a week of bad weather I got a break in the weather and managed to locate the McNaught Comet just above the cloud line, magnitude of -1. to -2. in the south west.

Happy me :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

well done john..nice one

www.spaceweather.com/

John Flannery just pointed me towards spaceweather.com where there are images of it taken in the middle of the day with it reported as "easy" to see with the unaided eye!!

Clear skies,

From Space weather:

DAYTIME COMET
Spaceweather.com

Observers around the world are reporting that Comet McNaught is
now visible in broad daylight. The comet is very close to the sun, so it
is tricky to find. If you want to try, here's how to do it: Go outside and
stand in the shadow of a building so that the glare of the sun is blocked
out. Make a fist and hold it at arm's length. The comet is about one
fist-width east of the sun.

This weekend is a special time for Comet McNaught because it is
making its closest approach to the sun. Solar heat causes the comet to
vaporize furiously and brighten to daytime visibility. McNaught is now
the brightest comet in more than 40 years, and it may become the
brightest in centuries.

Visit popastro.c.topica.com/maafyIfabvUFqbbmt56b/ for photos and updates.


Keith..

Tried with binos today but couldn't see it. The high haze was enough to block it out I think.

Regards,