Comet Neowise 2020

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Best Time to See over the next few days as its closest to Earth

Best times hour after Sunset Hour B4 Sunset need bino`s  or telescope

Location is south of the (Big Dipper Saucepan Ursa Major)  look at the 4 stars that make up the Pan not the Handle

The Bottom 2 Stars of the pan Phecda & Merak 
halfway between them look down to the Horizon Half way you`ll see a fuzzy patch 
that is the comet visible all night long   

Hope this makes Sense

Russ

[lordevanelpuss]

Is 'The Big Dipper' also known as The Plough?

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Yes it is also the Question Mark In the Winter Sky

[lordevanelpuss]

Thanks Tarnish. I did try last night, but not succesful. What is the best time of night to look for it and I'll try again when the weather allows.
I had a great time watching Hale Bopp back in 1997. That one stuck out like a sore thumb. I'd like to see another one if possible.

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Just As the Plough is visible around 10-10.30pm
or 3.30am as its getting light they are the best times

[gtf4j2m]

Thanks Tarnish I managed to see it last night with your directions. A brightish centre surrounded with a green haze. Not easy to pick out though.

Graham
GTF4J2M

[jargon]

Thanks for detailing Russ, we saw it tonight

Regards

John

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Tonight is the Closest it will be to Earth 103 Million km

[chrisb]

Is it still visible?

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Early on the night of Friday, July 31, Comet NEOWISE will be passing close to where we see a pair of galaxies, as seen from our perspective. The celestial visitor is passing that night close by “Koi Fish” Galaxy (NGC 4559) and by the huge Needle Galaxy (NGC 4565).

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Map is here
theskylive.com/planetarium?obj=c2020f3

[graham]

Thanks Russ, that's really helpful

[chrisb]

Thanks for the info.