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aspheric_cow t1_j4j0hk6 wrote

Reply to comment by SenateLaunchScrubbed in Broke af but I want to show my kid the green comet by FreekBugg

I thought this one was predicted to be magnitude 5.5. That's not a naked eye comet.

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SenateLaunchScrubbed t1_j4j3jb3 wrote

You can see up to magnitude 6 objects in ideal atmospheric conditions, and if no bright objects are nearby in the sky.

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aspheric_cow t1_j4j8wmm wrote

It’s pretty borderline especially for a diffuse object.

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SenateLaunchScrubbed t1_j4jacgw wrote

Certainly, but isn't it always? You go outside with your telescope to watch something awesome that has a narrow window, and all you get is wet.

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