Ever Seen a Really Big, Bright Comet Go Around the Sun?

Irie · 01-17-2007, 09:41 PM

Interesting photo. I wish they could have shown it with a little bit more context, but still very interesting. Maybe it's Pluto leaving in exile.

jerks

Elspode · 01-19-2007, 02:44 PM

Okay, okay...be patient, BD. You *will* be living fat, dumb and happy as soon as the object climbs a little higher in the sky.

Cheer up. I never saw the damn thing at all last week when it was at its brightest. Besides, if you know where to look, it can be seen in daylight right now, so no more whining. Plus, it is summer down there, and we're iced in up to our asses.

Elspode · 01-19-2007, 02:46 PM

This topic sure ran out in a hurry. The link is to the most current Lasco C3 video, so content changes daily. You'll have to look back in the archives to see McNaught now.

bluesdave · 01-19-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

Okay, okay...be patient, BD. You *will* be living fat, dumb and happy as soon as the object climbs a little higher in the sky.

Cheer up. I never saw the damn thing at all last week when it was at its brightest. Besides, if you know where to look, it can be seen in daylight right now, so no more whining. Plus, it is summer down there, and we're iced in up to our asses.

First, I'm not fat, I have several degrees, and we don't get a get good view from our place because we have gum trees stretching from the West to South, so our view is blocked. I am now retired, so to that extent, I am happy.

As the comet climbs, its brightness declines. I believe that by the time it clears the tree line, it will be too faint to view without a telescope. At least I have seen plenty of images on the Net.

We are in the middle of the worst drought ever in Australia. Yesterday there was good, heavy rain in parts of the centre, extending into the western parts of the Eastern states, but on the coast we have had no rain. Our dams are down to 20-30%, some are empty. Our water situation is desperate. The temperature today in my area is predicted to be up to 40C (that's 104F).

xoxoxoBruce · 01-19-2007, 07:31 PM

Easy Dave, "fat, dumb and happy' is an American expression describing a reasonably pleasant condition, not an accusatory remark.

Retired? What happened, your boss catch you goofing off in the Inconvenient Truth thread?

Well, it good that you can spend more time here sharing your knowledge.

Oh, this is the comet in your neck of the woods. The photographer said that dark sky above the trees was smoke from Aussie fires.

bluesdave · 01-20-2007, 06:47 PM

Thanks Bruce. I actually printed that comet image two days ago, so that at least we can see it on paper, if not in real life.

No problems with my retirement. I have been semi retired for a few years anyway, and decided it was time to have some fun. I'll still contribute a little research, but it will be strictly on an interest basis.

Els: sorry that I misunderstood. We only speak English down here, not American.

Torrere · 01-21-2007, 01:35 AM

Permalink:
http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/hotsh...ught_small.mpg

bluesdave · 01-21-2007, 05:58 PM

Just thought you guys might like to know that the temperature at my place yesterday was 43C. That's 109F! It looks like we are sucking all the heat out of the Northern Hemisphere.

We have seen the freezing conditions you are experiencing, on the TV news. It would be nice if we could mix the air currents, and come out with a comfortable 25C (73F).

01-17-2007, 09:41 PM	#1
Irie Kinda n00b Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 27	Interesting photo. I wish they could have shown it with a little bit more context, but still very interesting. Maybe it's Pluto leaving in exile. jerks __________________ 'The Universe tends to unfold itself as it should'

01-19-2007, 02:44 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Okay, okay...be patient, BD. You will be living fat, dumb and happy as soon as the object climbs a little higher in the sky. Cheer up. I never saw the damn thing at all last week when it was at its brightest. Besides, if you know where to look, it can be seen in daylight right now, so no more whining. Plus, it is summer down there, and we're iced in up to our asses. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-19-2007, 02:46 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	This topic sure ran out in a hurry. The link is to the most current Lasco C3 video, so content changes daily. You'll have to look back in the archives to see McNaught now. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-19-2007, 07:31 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Easy Dave, "fat, dumb and happy' is an American expression describing a reasonably pleasant condition, not an accusatory remark. Retired? What happened, your boss catch you goofing off in the Inconvenient Truth thread? Well, it good that you can spend more time here sharing your knowledge. Oh, this is the comet in your neck of the woods. The photographer said that dark sky above the trees was smoke from Aussie fires. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:48 PM.

01-20-2007, 06:47 PM	#6
bluesdave Getting older every day Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 308	Thanks Bruce. I actually printed that comet image two days ago, so that at least we can see it on paper, if not in real life. No problems with my retirement. I have been semi retired for a few years anyway, and decided it was time to have some fun. I'll still contribute a little research, but it will be strictly on an interest basis. Els: sorry that I misunderstood. We only speak English down here, not American. __________________ History is a great teacher; it is a shame that people never learn from it.

01-21-2007, 01:35 AM	#7
Torrere a real smartass Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,121	Permalink: http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/hotsh...ught_small.mpg

01-21-2007, 05:58 PM	#8
bluesdave Getting older every day Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 308	Just thought you guys might like to know that the temperature at my place yesterday was 43C. That's 109F! It looks like we are sucking all the heat out of the Northern Hemisphere. We have seen the freezing conditions you are experiencing, on the TV news. It would be nice if we could mix the air currents, and come out with a comfortable 25C (73F). __________________ History is a great teacher; it is a shame that people never learn from it.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)