Comet question.

[lfc t]

Quite a few years ago there was a comet that passed us by and was clearly visable to the naked eye, possibly during the day if i remember right? Was it called Halle-Bopp or something?

Question is, how often does this kinda thing happen and is there a website where i can find any information of this kinda thing from? You know, when comets are due to pass by and where to be looking and that kinda info

Thanks.

Tony.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Hale-Bopp (1997) was the last bright one I spotted with the naked eye. The one before that was Hyakutake (1996). Such bright ones are rare. Comets like Garradd currently still going strong are much more common. Quite easy in binoculars and small scopes. Some information can be found here:

Weekly Information about Bright Comets (2012 Apr. 14: North)

[Grunthos]

Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake were superb (and I happened to be working in the non light polluted Outer Hebrides at the time!)

What about Comet Holmes in late 2007? That wasn't too bad:D

[starnut]

Hale-Bopp (1997) I didn't realize it was that long ago doesn't time fly

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Here is a few pics for old times sake:

Hyakutake scanned from print of slide:

Hale Bopp:

[Northern Soul man]

Yes - what a long time ago - I remember just stepping outside my back door and looking up the the zenith - and there it was tail and all - WOW.

[lfc t]

Wow never realised it was so long ago. Thanks for the info and great pics