[Atmob-discuss] Comet Holmes

[E.Talmadge Mentall]

"Wow!" is the operative word here!

I took my home-built 5-inch RFT refractor (circa 1972) out onto the deck
here in Beautiful Midtown Clinton about 7:30 of the clock, and found the
comet immediately, naked eye. I confirmed it with my WWII surplus Sard
7x50s, and then looked at it with my refractor, using an Orion DeepView
35mm 2" eyepiece that I purchased 2 years ago and had never taken out of
the box. It provided me with an 18x view that was spectacular. Then I
unearthed my 16 power WWII surplus U.S. Navy Quartermaster Spyglass,
which I purchased in 1955, set it on a tripod, and trained it on the
comet. Beautiful!

Tomorrow night, if it's still clear, I'll put the 1 1/4" adapter back in
my refractor, and try out my complement of Tele Vue and Meade Plossls on
the comet. I've been extremely inactive in observing for the last few
years, so I hope I can be forgiven for a brief observing orgy.  My lack
of exposure to the sky at home is enough to make a strong man cry, but
this comet is perfectly placed for me.

Of course, after I win the quadrazillion dollars in the lottery, I'll
build a house and observatory that will make Mario hang his head in
shame.

Tal
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