Observations of 29P
Nick James
(14 Nov 2020 14:30 UTC)
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Re: [BAA Comets] Observations of 29P Nick Atkinson (16 Nov 2020 16:33 UTC)
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RE: [BAA Comets] Observations of 29P
Jonathan Shanklin - UKRI BAS
(16 Nov 2020 17:07 UTC)
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Re: [BAA Comets] Observations of 29P
Richard Miles
(16 Nov 2020 20:14 UTC)
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Re: [BAA Comets] Observations of 29P
Charles S Morris
(17 Nov 2020 07:08 UTC)
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Re: [BAA Comets] Observations of 29P Nick Atkinson 16 Nov 2020 16:33 UTC
Hi Nick, Is this the correct one: Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 [2011] Nick On 14/11/2020 14:30, Nick James wrote: > Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is a fascinating object. It orbits > beyond Jupiter and, compared to the comets that we are used to, it has > a massive nucleus, over 60km in diameter. It also has frequent outbursts. > > The section's 29P observation programme is run by Richard Miles and he > has recently added a new page to the Comet Section website which you > can find here: > > https://britastro.org/node/24942 > > This page will be frequently updated with observational news. In fact, > it currently includes a report of a mini-outburst from yesterday (Nov > 13), so it is worth checking back regularly to see the latest news and > analysis. > > Our objective is to observe this comet in a standard way so that > Richard can receives estimates with a high degree of consistency > between observers. Details of the approach to be adopted are on this > web page and they are reproduced in the section observing guide which > you can download from here: > > https://britastro.org/node/6817 > > The comet is now well placed for northern hemisphere observers and we > would like to receive your observations. If you have not already done > so please consider adding this fascinating comet to your programmes. > > Many thanks to Richard for running this programme and maintaining the > web page. > > Nick James. Director. > > To unsubscribe from this list please go to > http://www.simplelists.com/confirm.php?u=wwQB02ERVuIW7OLAUl9griSdWrphcdn5