Hi Naz! Good news: My EduSnap smart 'scope is being shipped! He moved my shipping day up. I was 576 in line, and my 'scope is being shipped in the 1st. batch! I was in contact with someone there in Hong Kong, and they let me download the Beta app, and also 3D printed a solar filter holder that will fit my 'scope.. he also is sending me for free!] a case for the ' scope, and an extra eyepiece! I didn't expect such a blessing! Also, he said he will ship it via air as far as possible, and then by boat.. This is so exciting! I'll let you know more once I get my 'scope.. Have a great day!!
Thanks! The only reason I go through the configuration window is because I've previously helped people who didn't have that plugin 'load at startup' so it's a good way to quickly double check. It should be on by default and I plan on doing a longer series on just stellarium so I'll point it out in both sections. Clear skies!
To add a track of where the comet is going to be: Use Ctrl-f to select the comet as shown in the video, Press F4, then Select the SSO tab (Solar System Objects), check the box next to "Show Orbits", and check the box next to "Only orbit for selected object...". This will show the path of the comet, and give you an idea of what the path is going to be as it heads away from the sun. If you can't find it with binoculars, take out your smart phone and take a picture of the general area where you think the comet should be. The comet should show up in the picture even if you can't see it with the naked eye. You might have to fiddle with the camera settings to get a longer exposure time, if your smart phone allows you to adjust the exposure time. Use a tripod and a phone holder for better results. Also use the delayed shutter release feature so that the camera doesn't jiggle when you press the shutter release. Practice setting your phone at home before you go out so that you are not trying to figure this out as the comet sinks below the horizon. You can also use your smart phone to take a picture of the Mars-Moon occultation.
Excellent tip about seeing orbits! The 'take a picture' method is how I found Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in October before sunrise. I used a DSLR instead of my phone but yeah, it's at tried and tested method. Clear skies!
Thanks for the info on loading comets into Stellarium Naz, I do use that software but wasn't aware on how to load coments into it. Personally I think bright objects like Venus are best viewed before it gets too dark if you don't have suitable filters. I live in in the UK at 53°N, Venus becomes visible quite soon after sunset at the moment, while the sky is still relatively bright (Jupiter also becomes visible shortly after Venus). I've never tried looking for them when the sun is above the horizon. Sometimes a planet can be close to the. Moon in the sky, the moon of course being bright enough to be visible during daylight after about three days old, I would assume that this would help when trying to locate a planet by using the moon as a reference point.
Yeah the moon definitely helps a lot. I'm going to keep trying for Venus during the day and if I can't find it before the moon comes around next month, I'll be able to use it as a reference point.
If it survives perihelion, you should be able to see it in the west after sunset. You can try spotting it during the day but be very careful. Use Stellarium like I showed in the video to get an idea of where it will be in your sky because it'll vary from location to location. Good luck!
Last observation from a couple of hours ago suggests that it's still alive. It's really close to the sun today and it should get better for you over the next few days.
Yeah if it survives the sun, you should be able to in the western horizon after sunset. If you have stellarium, definitely add the comet there to get an idea of where to look.
Lots of clouds and snowing this is going to be one of those moments under the carpet :)
Ah sorry, weather really knows how to ruin things. Hopefully you get a break. Wishing you clear skies!
I sew it yesterday from Nigeria really Cool to watch from here that's why am here
That's super awesome! Thank you for sharing, it's always great to have more data points.
Thank you for the Stellarium instructions, very helpful!
Glad they were helpful 😊
Hi Naz! Good news: My EduSnap smart 'scope is being shipped! He moved my shipping day up. I was 576 in line, and my 'scope is being shipped in the 1st. batch! I was in contact with someone there in Hong Kong, and they let me download the Beta app, and also 3D printed a solar filter holder that will fit my 'scope.. he also is sending me for free!] a case for the '
scope, and an extra eyepiece! I didn't expect such a blessing! Also, he said he will ship it via air as far as possible, and then by boat.. This is so exciting! I'll let you know more once I get my 'scope.. Have a great day!!
That's awesome! I'm glad you are getting yours soon. Can't wait to hear about your experiences 😊
Arizona astronomer Chris schur was able to photograph this comet in daylight too.
That's great to know! Always good having other data points.
You can also get there through sky and viewing options on the left then SSO to Solar System Editor ....etc
Thanks! The only reason I go through the configuration window is because I've previously helped people who didn't have that plugin 'load at startup' so it's a good way to quickly double check. It should be on by default and I plan on doing a longer series on just stellarium so I'll point it out in both sections.
Clear skies!
Thanks I was thinking when would be a good time to try to capture an imagine. Also I didn't know how to add objects to Stellarium, i do now !
Glad this was helpful, good luck capturing the comet 😊
To add a track of where the comet is going to be: Use Ctrl-f to select the comet as shown in the video, Press F4, then Select the SSO tab (Solar System Objects), check the box next to "Show Orbits", and check the box next to "Only orbit for selected object...". This will show the path of the comet, and give you an idea of what the path is going to be as it heads away from the sun. If you can't find it with binoculars, take out your smart phone and take a picture of the general area where you think the comet should be. The comet should show up in the picture even if you can't see it with the naked eye. You might have to fiddle with the camera settings to get a longer exposure time, if your smart phone allows you to adjust the exposure time. Use a tripod and a phone holder for better results. Also use the delayed shutter release feature so that the camera doesn't jiggle when you press the shutter release. Practice setting your phone at home before you go out so that you are not trying to figure this out as the comet sinks below the horizon. You can also use your smart phone to take a picture of the Mars-Moon occultation.
Excellent tip about seeing orbits!
The 'take a picture' method is how I found Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in October before sunrise. I used a DSLR instead of my phone but yeah, it's at tried and tested method.
Clear skies!
Here's hoping the comet survives. Thanks, Naz!
Fingers crossed!
Sharing, thank you!!!!!!
Thanks for the info on loading comets into Stellarium Naz, I do use that software but wasn't aware on how to load coments into it.
Personally I think bright objects like Venus are best viewed before it gets too dark if you don't have suitable filters. I live in in the UK at 53°N, Venus becomes visible quite soon after sunset at the moment, while the sky is still relatively bright (Jupiter also becomes visible shortly after Venus). I've never tried looking for them when the sun is above the horizon. Sometimes a planet can be close to the. Moon in the sky, the moon of course being bright enough to be visible during daylight after about three days old, I would assume that this would help when trying to locate a planet by using the moon as a reference point.
Yeah the moon definitely helps a lot. I'm going to keep trying for Venus during the day and if I can't find it before the moon comes around next month, I'll be able to use it as a reference point.
Southern Hemisphere! Hooray! Now I just need the clouds to eff off...
Wishing you clear skies!!
Monday January 13 Ohio USA when can I see it❤
I’m from Northern Ireland will I be able to see it?
@@Alex_the_airbender probably, if it doesn't burn up. You will just have to look at the right time
If it survives perihelion, you should be able to see it in the west after sunset. You can try spotting it during the day but be very careful. Use Stellarium like I showed in the video to get an idea of where it will be in your sky because it'll vary from location to location.
Good luck!
Again southern hemisphere, why.... 🙈
Yeah, they seem to get a lot of cool stuff. Hopefully another one will head our way soon!
@@Naztronomy it's partly visible for me in the northern hemisphere I saw it today
@@Cool-cat-gt That is awesome! Was it before sunrise or were you able to spot it during the day?
@@Naztronomy I saw it at sun rise twice sunset once and daytime once
@Pawel-rv1ek We often don't see the decent comets. So maybe for us this time :)
Did it survive, im watching from argentina right now, not able to spot it
Last observation from a couple of hours ago suggests that it's still alive. It's really close to the sun today and it should get better for you over the next few days.
Can we see it from india
Yeah if it survives the sun, you should be able to in the western horizon after sunset. If you have stellarium, definitely add the comet there to get an idea of where to look.
Absolutely NO chance from my location in the UK.......typical!!!l
I'm sorry 😔 clouds really know how to ruin fun events.