Comet Machholz

[mummymonkey]

Just checked out Comet Machholz which is visible to the naked eye tonight (just). Easily seen with binoculars just under The Pleiades (to the right of Orion).

Not as good as Hale-Bopp but about the same as Halleys

[B.S]

I've been watching it here in New Brunswick, but from my backyard in the city it is pretty dim. I haven't been able to get out of town to get a good look yet. But I can tell it would be nice under a really dark sky. If only someone would lend me their car.

[Cecil]

I've been watching it as well over the past couple of months in my 8" Dob. It's visible to the naked eye from my suburban backyard, though it's hard to find.

It does pass within 2 or 3 degrees of the Pleiades next week though - that should be a good show in binoculars or a scope.

[TriangleMan]

The clouds parted just long enough last night for me to finally view it with binoculars. It's actually the first comet I've ever seen so I found it an excellent sight.

[Correa Neto]

Clouds and light pollution here...

[Vitnir]

I was out this tuesday and had a look at it through my binoculars. It was my first comet also and I took a picture of it, it will be a while before I develop the film though as I just started on that roll. I'l try and track it again next coming weeks if only the weather gods allow it.

[Capsid]

Here's a nice picture of the comet (http://www.digitalsky.org.uk/comets/Machholz/2005-01-06_00h10m.jpg) near the Pleiades. Not taken by me sadly.

It has two tails, the ion tail and the dust tail. I couldn't make them out with my little Meade ETX70 telescope, but it's still a lovely sight.

[BillC]

I have a great view of the underside of orange clouds here... :(

[Fidelio]

Two degrees west of the Pleiades tonight and what will I see?

Why the same thing I've seen for the past week zilch.

http://www.boomspeed.com/dejamoo/clouds1705.jpg

Looks like some folks in Texas might have a nice time though.