Comet Watch 2010

[conn96]

On December 4, 2010, be part of the first annual Comet Watch! On this date, amatuer astronomers throughout the world will venture out, in search of the next comet! All that is needed is a passion for astronomy and a telescope/binoculars.So heres my challenge to you: Can you find the next comet? Will you be attending?

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001447839721#!/event.php?eid=161053807260488

[Steve922]

Any details on this? The link in the message above is only available to facebook members.

Steve

[conn96]

You asked for more details on Comet watch 2010? Well, on December 4, 2010, all night long, all throughout the world, people will be in search of new comets. There is no specific location for the event. It can be in your front yard, a dark sky site, wherever you would like. Just search for a comet! If you do get lucky, and spot a comet, email the International Astronomical Union and tell them about your sighting. This is the first Comet Watch. Good luck!

[Steve922]

...on December 4, 2010, all night long, all throughout the world, people will be in search of new comets.

Who is organising this? Don't they have a website?

Steve

[conn96]

I believe that they are in the process of setting it up.

[Steve922]

They'll need to be quick. Its only a month away.

Let us know if you hear anything.

Cheers,

Steve

[daz]

How about an email address in the meantime?

Nothing on the IAU website about it.....

[Randoma]

Sounds like fun.

And on that night i'll spend hours searching.

[conn96]

I was told that because this was organized on such a short notice, the organizers will not be setting up a website until next year. In the mean time, you can email them at cometwatch2010@yahoo.com. Hope I helped!

[S.A.M]

I will be more than happy to watch the night sky on the 4th, if it is clear of course! Recently Wiltshire has not had many clear nights.

[russ]

Sounds interesting and handily falls on the SCAG December observing night....perfect timing....providing we get some clear skies.

[Lerxst]

I plan to use the evening to see if I can locate the comet with my 12". Anyone got an idea for which constellation I should point the scope at? Or a website which tracks the comet?

[Steve922]

I think the idea was to find a new comet. So just stick your scope skywards and look for something which is moving.

Sadly it was yesterday so if you want to join the mysterious 'Comet Wtch' project, you'll have to wait another year.

;-)

Steve

[Lerxst]

Well, from an observer's point of view on this planet, the entire sky is moving all the time.

Sorry I picked the wrong forum to ask the question.

[Dell]

Steve - facebook group says 4-5th december 2010.

so not quite missed it just yet

[Steve922]

Ahah! Well spotted - having a senior moment there! :-)

Steve