Comet Tail Observations

[Radar]

We drove 200km's East of Perth yesterday to a place called Kokerbin Rock. Third largest monolith in Australia.

The view we had of the comet was the best we have had since seeing it last week. The tail stretched up into the sky, taperd off to the right and back down to the horizon. I would say 40 degrees would be no exageration. The dark sky of where we were, the fact that the comet was moving into darker skies and no moon were all factors in creating near perfect conditions for us.

I snapped off some shots, mostly film, so I'll get that developed tomorrow and see what comes of it.

[AstroTasmania]

For many parts of Australia it looks as though the Great Comet of 2007 has brought some very welcome rains to many parts of the country. Tasmania has been cloud covered and subject to heavy rains the past 5 days, so no comets seen from here, great for the farmers & bushfire fighters, so I am not complaining.

HOWEVER, I would certainly like to have seen tour view of the comet!

Driving that distance should be rewarded.

Clear skies...

[Radar]

If you can get to some very dark skies Shev, it is still putting on an amazing show.

Here is a pic I took on Friday, though this is nowhere near what we saw last night.

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