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In the sky: Comet PanSTARRS is here

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Alex R. Howe

The first bright comet of 2013 is entering the northern skies this weekend. Comet C/2011 L4 (PanSTARRS) will be brightest for the next three days or so, rivaling the stars of the Big Dipper. The exact position in the sky … Continue reading →

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First look at Comet PanSTARRS

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Alex R. Howe

2013 could be a banner year for comets, with not one, not two, but three of them being visible to the naked eye. Two are already visible in the Southern Hemisphere, as seen in the video, and they’ll be coming … Continue reading →

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