Observations of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann
Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is a fascinating object. It orbits beyond Jupiter and, compared to the comets that we are used to,
Read moreComet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is a fascinating object. It orbits beyond Jupiter and, compared to the comets that we are used to,
Read moreI am gradually compiling links to Comet Section reports that have been published in the Journal. Notes and reports A
Read moreUpdated with a new chart for August here: 2020f3_Aug.pdf. We now have some very impressive images of C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) in
Read moreLetters from Alan McClure
Read moreThe Comet Section runs an email discussion list and you are welcome to join whether or not you are a
Read moreAs I said in my recent BAA webinar comets are unreliable things. Recent astrometry shows significant residuals in RA indicating
Read moreIt is never a good idea to predict anything other than the orbital motion of a comet so please take
Read moreCBET 4714 announces the discovery of a new comet by Masayuki Iwamoto, Awa, Tokushima-ken, Japan, on two CCD frames taken
Read moreAs a bit of a brain-teaser here are few comet-related mystery images to clear out the cobwebs after an excess
Read moreA relatively bright, circumpolar comet Comet C/2017 T2 (PanSTARRS) was discovered by the PanSTARRS telescope on Haleakala, Hawai when it
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