The "New Year" Comet on 10 Feb 2017

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The "New Year" Comet on 10 Feb 2017

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Gavin and comet hunters,
Another one for start of 2017!

http://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a ... pse-comet/
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Noob question. How can we see it?
Take me out to the black
Tell them I ain't comin' back
Burn the land and boil the sea
You can't take the sky from me
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Hi Mibmom,
Using any star app (google sky is free!), locate the constellation Hercules.
Then using a bino, scan the area for a blurred green patch or fuzz ball. It may be very dim though and in Singapore, watch out for clouds too.

More info sources..
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/0/ho ... t-tonight/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_ho_cqrUOA
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Thanks Airconvent,
Tried early this morning.
Could not see it.
I will try again with the goto early tomorrow morning.
Take me out to the black
Tell them I ain't comin' back
Burn the land and boil the sea
You can't take the sky from me
~ Serenity
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