1Old Guide (Archive), Astronomy
27 Dec , 2016 by David Dickinson
Well, it looks like we’ll close out 2016 without a great ‘Comet of the Century.’ One of the final discoveries of the year did, however, grab our attention, and may present a challenging target through early 2017: Comet C/2016 U1 NEOWISE.
Astronomy, Comets, Observing, Skywatching
10 Nov , 2016 by David Dickinson
Looking for a good binocular comet? Well, if luck is on our side, we should be getting our first looks at periodic Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdušáková as it tops +10th magnitude in dusk skies over the next few weeks.
3 May , 2016 by David Dickinson
Get set to observe binocular Comet C/2013 X1 PanSTARRS this summer, as it moves from the dawn to the dusk sky. Here’s our handy guide, with key dates, predictions and more.
12 Jan , 2016 by David Dickinson
Comet C/2013 US10 Catalina puts on its final act this week through late January, as it crosses through northern hemisphere skies. Here’s how to find it, what to expect, and some great images from Universe Today readers. The time to catch this bright binocular comet is this week!
Comets, Observing, Skywatching
15 Dec , 2015 by David Dickinson
Now is the time to catch binocular Comet C/2014 S2 PanSTARRS, as it tops +8 magnitude ahead of predictions this month and crosses circumpolar northern skies. Will this Christmas comet stay bright post-perihelion, rivaling other comets into early 2016?
Astronomy, Comets, History, Moon, Observatories, Observing, Skywatching
6 Oct , 2015 by David Dickinson
Itching for some cometary action? After a fine winter’s performance from Comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy, 2015 has seen a dearth of good northern hemisphere comets. That’s about to change, however, as Comet C/2013 US10 Catalina joins the planetary lineup currently gracing the dawn sky in early November. Currently located in the constellation Centaurus and shining […]
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