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
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!
Astronomy, Comets, esa, Observing, Skywatching, Venus
5 May , 2014 by David Dickinson
A recently discovered comet is headed northward and is set to put on one of two fine performances for binocular observers in 2014 starting this week. Comet C/2014 E2 Jacques was discovered on March 13th 2014 by Cristóvão Jacques, Eduardo Pimentel and João Ribeiro de Barros while observing from the Southern Observatory for Near Earth Asteroids […]
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