(meteorobs) Comet 17P coming events.

stange34 at sbcglobal.net stange34 at sbcglobal.net
Sun Nov 18 01:44:41 EST 2007


SpaceWeather quote:

  On Monday, Nov. 19th, Comet Holmes will swallow Mirfak! Not really, but the comet will pass directly in front of the star and the star will shine through the comet's vast translucent atmosphere. The overall effect will be that of a giant space-faring jellyfish swallowing a phosphorescent treat. Astronomers, ready your telescopes!

Wonder if the second core burst of light that lasted <2 seconds which occured behind the frontal core having the same size and magnitude is responsible for the renewed acceleration or velocity of the coma that Chris is measuring. This momentary dual(?) core was about a week or so ago and appeared to be a separation of the core into 2 pieces. 

Could 2 cores be responsible for the renewed growth & spread of the coma?

YCS 




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