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tobbogonist
2007-01-17, 07:49 PM
On our walk last night, my girlfriend and i Spied something in the sky, something special. On further examination it was; Comet McNaught! (http://www.sydneyobservatory.com.au/blog/)Comet McNaught (http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,21049264-5005940,00.html)
It is said to be the most spectacular comets for 40 years!
and passed closer to earth than the famous hayleys comet.

I would never have thought i would use this word on here, yet, It was Beautiful *sigh*
gollum89
2007-01-17, 09:16 PM
I saw it from the southern Part of the earth today. Its really cool and clearly visible with the naked eye.
tobbogonist
2007-01-17, 09:21 PM
yes, if my geometry is correct it would be heading your way. i was amazed at how slow it traveled. we noticed it just on sunset, so it was just above and off to the right of the sun, looked magnificent, like someone was bombing the sun.
gollum89
2007-01-17, 09:29 PM
its only visible at sunset and sunrise because viewed from earth its only 10° away from the sun. You didnt see it travel, you just saw the effect of the earth turning.

By the way, how the f... do I add pics to my gallery?????
tobbogonist
2007-01-17, 09:38 PM
lol yeah i was just reading up about it, found some info. umm just follow the instructions. it is all there, took me a while to work it out but i havn't been there for ages.
dan de man
2007-01-17, 10:17 PM
AHH ,GOT TO ADD items(disreegard capslock) browse then click that button on the bottom (add items or something :s)and wait
gollum89
2007-01-17, 10:37 PM
I dont see a goddamn "Add Items" Button...
dudewithasock
2007-01-17, 11:12 PM
I dont see a goddamn "Add Items" Button...

Click on the 'Your Album' button and you'll see where to go from there.

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/4818/untitledia7.png
Goats_On_Unicycles
2007-01-18, 01:11 AM
Hey, I saw that commet a few days ago! It was amazing! I watched it for over an hour. I got to see it slip below the horrizon. It was awesome.
tobbogonist
2007-01-18, 07:01 AM
Hey, I saw that commet a few days ago! It was amazing! I watched it for over an hour. I got to see it slip below the horrizon. It was awesome.

mm back on subject.
it was great, i watched it for about half an hour untill it dissapeared. :)

awsome it was
WOFT
2007-01-18, 12:51 PM
Damn - I just saw this post now, and it is overcast outside:( Over how many days was it visible in Aus?
iridemymuni
2007-01-18, 12:52 PM
i keep reading it as comet McNugget.