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Comet 67P Visible from late September?

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  • 29-07-2015 6:08pm
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    Iancar29
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    Something to look forward to in the near term ? :)

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    mickmackey1
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    It won't get any brighter than 12th magnitude, so will need a medium-sized telescope to see it.


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    Iancar29
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    I've heard some say reports say it may get to mag 9. Theres always hope when it comes to comets .


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    murphyme2010
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    It will be close to 141P/Machholz on 2nd/3rd September.


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