What’s new with Comet Elenin
2 Jun 2011, 19:45 UTC
Erik Byrssinck I hope some of you saw part of yesterday’s partial solar eclipse via webcam and maybe a few of you even saw it for real. In addition to the photo above, check out these pictures taken by B. Art Braafhart … Continue reading →
Smog and fog helped to filter the sun's light and make yesterday's eclipse a spectacular sight over the city of Bratsk, Russia. Credit: Svetlana Kulkova
I hope some of you saw part of yesterday’s partial solar eclipse via webcam and maybe a few of you even saw it for real. In addition to the photo above, check out these pictures taken by B. Art Braafhart from Sallatunturi, Finnish Lapland and Johan Kero of Kiruna, Sweden. Braafhart’s image of the crescent sun at sunset puts a whole new spin on how spectacular a partial eclipse can be!
Comet Elenin photographed with a 16" telescope on May 30, 2011. Notice the small, bright coma and short tail to the southeast. Credit: Erik Byrssinck
I was out last night for another look at Comet Elenin, which may become bright enough this fall to be visible in binoculars and possibly the naked eye. It’s anything but at the moment.
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