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Comet 210P 2008 X4 Christensen and Asteroid 107 Camilla

 
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PostPosted: 06 Jan 09 00:18    Post subject: Comet 210P 2008 X4 Christensen and Asteroid 107 Camilla Reply with quote
The first return of a bright new periodic comet discovered by SOHO spacecraft in 2003.

This was our first chance to image this comet. Should stay around Mag 8 for the next few weeks and then start fading back out.







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PostPosted: 06 Jan 09 00:23    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tony, way cool catch, thank you so much for sharing. Very Happy

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PostPosted: 06 Jan 09 00:27    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ony your way to your 50!! Thanks Tony Smile
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PostPosted: 01 Feb 09 12:19    Post subject: Reply with quote
now being reported as fading fast at Mag 14.4
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