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In reply to the discussion: How to see Comet NEOWISE [View all]

2naSalit

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5. I went out to look last night and found that
Mon Jul 20, 2020, 05:11 PM
Jul 2020

is true, what you say. It is below the lowest star in the big Dipper, but it is hard to see until about 10pm but as it gets darker it's easier to see. I discovered that I can see it between the trees in the back yard. As it gets darker, it becomes evident how huge the tail is. The whole thing is a pale blue. Best seen with binos or something stronger as it is faint... my normally good night-shot camera could not pick it up.

Best evening viewing is 10pm local time to about 1am depending on your location.

I got distracted several times by moving objects passing right between the Big Dipper and the comet, was a kind of busy night up there.

How to see Comet NEOWISE [View all] elleng Jul 2020 OP
Kick and recommend. Thanks for posting! bronxiteforever Jul 2020 #1
You're welcome. HOPE I can spot it, next days. elleng Jul 2020 #2
Me as well with this article! bronxiteforever Jul 2020 #3
I hope the sky is clear tonight - several cloudy nights in a row lately. lagomorph777 Jul 2020 #11
Helps to have binoculars but I have seen it over BaileyBill Jul 2020 #4
I went out to look last night and found that 2naSalit Jul 2020 #5
Good to hear; you give me hope! elleng Jul 2020 #7
Sounds like a plan! 2naSalit Jul 2020 #8
Excellent finders guide! jimlup Jul 2020 #6
Nice! ybbor Jul 2020 #10
I've kept my telescope in my car ybbor Jul 2020 #9
Pick your music StClone Jul 2020 #14
Without binocs it just looks like a little smudge below the Big Dipper - with binocs, it looks like Kashkakat v.2.0 Jul 2020 #12
Kick burrowowl Jul 2020 #13
I use the app Night Sky PCIntern Jul 2020 #15
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