[Friends_of_SSASTROS] Your observing plan for TOMORROW!

[Alden Wells]

Greetings:

This morning I was able to observe comet C/2022 (ZFT) using 7X50 binoculars. The comet easily located using the Stellarium software chart. 

While it was clear at 4:45 in Braintree,  sky transparency was poor, probably a 5 out of 10 which severely limited the koi seeing.

The comet was diffuse, with no apparent nucleus with a shape which reminded me of the Crab Nebula when seen through a small aperture scope. No tail was seen. 

I was however rewarded by seeing two bright meteors, one of which I would classify as spectacular. 

Regards,

A.W. 



Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 17, 2023, at 7:39 PM, Mike McCabe <cartech2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Greetings Fellow Astronomy Enthusiasts,
> 
> It's been a tough stretch for those that like to observe but tomorrow shows some promise, so I suggest the following to get your January astro fix;
> 
> 
> The sky is forecast to be clear by mid-day, so do take the opportunity to have a look at very active Sun. In fact, it'll easier than you think. There are currently many sunspots and a couple large are enough to be seen at zero magnification. So, if you have a welder's shade or eclipse glasses handy, don them and look up. There you have, super-simple solar observing!
> 
> 
> Late tomorrow afternoon, after you've put your scope out to cool, find a low western horizon site and enjoy the naked-eye splendor of Jupiter, Saturn and Venus forming a long line in the southwestern sky. In fact, why not get there a little earlier and take in a nice sunset with your bestie too? Aww, how romantic!
> 
> 
> After some nourishment and fortification, head out and pick off some of the observing objectives for the month. Tip; the seeing is forecast to be mush, so leave Iota Trianguli for another time. Go for Mirach's Ghost, scan the Hyades with binos, and for a challenge object track down M76, the Little Dumbell Nebula.
> 
> Finally, roll your butt out of bed by 5:30am on Thursday morning to catch a glimpse of Comet Edgar. Binos will do it. Cast a line from Arcturus to Vega, then use the keystone of Hercules to get there. The 8% waning crescent Moon should have minimal impact on the scene.
> 
> Let's get out there and see some stuff!
> 
> Keep Looking Up!
> 
> Mike M.
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