2006-05-11

37P fragment B now naked eye?

Kaustav just alerted me to this:

May 10: Component B has reportedly become brighter than component C! It is a naked eye object even in moonlight. There are also reports of arcs and jets. Bill Weir reported that, "When it slid into the FOV I was blown away. Although smaller, it looked as good if not better than C had ever looked. I couldn't believe how bright it looked even with all the Moonlight." There are signs that the outburst may already be in the decline so get this one tonight if you can!
From here.

File Under: Comet, Schwassmann-Wachmann 3.

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