Shoemaker-Levy 9

[kev 102 42]

What size scope would you need to see this if it happens again? Thanks...........kev

[DAVPPK]

I dont think SM-LVY 9 exists any more...but a small scope would do methinks

[barkis]

The actual impacts happened out of sight of us, but I watched rhe areas hit rotate into view in my 12"f6 reflector. The effects were visible at the top of Jupiters atmosphere, and were quite large, and very easy to see. A small telescope would have shown them too.

I just hope the earth never has to endure a strike like that.

Of course Jupiters gravity itself was responsible for the Comet breaking up into so many pieces, resulting in the multiple impacts next time around.

Ron.