[Atmob-discuss] Comet 17P/Holmes

[Mario Motta]

Sorry, here is the direct link to the comet Holmes image, the other is 
the gallery itself:

http://www.atmob.org/gallery/showimage.php?id=704

Mario Motta wrote:
> OK, I just uploaded an image of Comet Holmes, about mag 2 visual.
> it is on the ATMOB website, wingaersheek gallery. Direct link:
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> http://www.atmob.org/gallery/showgallery.php?id=43
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> This is without doubt one of the weirdest things I have ever seen! 
> Visually it has a dense central core, with a small fan splaying to the 
> west, surrounded by a large shell, looks like 2 concentric shells. Has 
> the appearance of a planetary nebula with a bright central star.
> I suspect it must have split in at least 2 pieces and must be spewing 
> out volatiles. But why, and so far from the sun?? Anyone got real data 
> on this thing?
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> Mario Motta
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