(meteorobs) ~12 May 2006: Comet 73P Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 returns

[Rainer Arlt]

> Although Comet 73P (or its fragments) will make an exceptionally close pass 
> to Earth this spring, no significant meteor activity is expected to occur. 

Thanks, Joe, for the clarification. Indeed, Paul Wiegert and
colleagues have made particle simulations which show very
low probability of visible activity. Jeremie Vaubaillon and
I have given a short summary of that in the current issue
of WGN. The paper also revisits the strange 1930 report which 
we believe is by no means reliable.

Best regards,
Rainer


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