Out here, Hale-Bopp was huge. It covered half the sky as I recall. It wasn't particularly bright, but you surely didn't need a telescope or anything. Kohoutek was very difficult to see; even with binos or a scope. All I remember is it being this vague fuzz ball.
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I don’t have a clear memory of Hale-Bopp but I remember not being impressed. Seems like you really needed a telescope for a good view. This one I could see without using anything. It is not easy to see but you can spot it. The tail is long enough that you can spot it pretty easy. Very faint but noticeable.My grandparents told me of a Halley’s back in 1910 what was awesome.From: Bill PrinceSent: Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:49 AMTo: af@af.afmug.comSubject: Re: [AFMUG] OT cometOut here we expect to see it just below the big dipper after sunset starting tonight. I think it should be visible in the evening for another couple of weeks.
When Hally's came around in 1986, it was considered a "poor showing". It's not clear to me if this is because it is diminishing in general, or whether it just had bad geometry that time around. None of us will probably be alive to see it next time.
Hale-Bopp was great, we enjoyed watching it for at least a month or so.
bp <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>On 7/12/2020 8:44 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote:
Got up about 4 or so and saw the comet. You can see it with the naked eye. Best one I think I have ever seen. Halley's was no big deal. Hale-Bopp was not great but was about the same as the current one.Kohoutek was the first I saw but I had to use field glasses.
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