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Jlesnik33
Feb 24, 2009, 10:14 PM
Did anyone see comet lulin? It said it was going to be shown right before midnight on feb 24th. We were out there for so long and still nothing. Did I miss it?

Capuchin
Feb 25, 2009, 08:16 AM
Where are you? Did you have clear skies?

This is the path you will see it take, so get out there and have a closer look! It should be visible all week. Do you have binoculars? It's quite a dim comet.

SkyandTelescope.com - Observing Highlights - Catch Comet Lulin at Its Best! (http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/35992534.html)

Jlesnik33
Feb 25, 2009, 08:18 AM
I'm in jersey and I had a very clear sky. So I could see it tonight if I went and looked?

FlyYakker
Feb 25, 2009, 04:43 PM
As Capuchin says, it is not a bright object and it will look more like a smudge of light than a point of light.

sarnian
Feb 26, 2009, 04:54 AM
Use the data of this link to an article in Sky and Telescope to improve your chance of seeing comet Lulin. (http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/35992534.html)

Capuchin
Feb 26, 2009, 05:57 AM
Use the data of this link to an article in Sky and Telescope to improve your chance of seeing comet Lulin. (http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/35992534.html)

Psst, that's exactly the link I gave ;D

sarnian
Feb 27, 2009, 02:49 AM
Sorry Capuchin, I just replied to the question and did not check your link...
A big bow towards you :)