From: wecooks@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Re: Hale_Bopp
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 01:27:21 -0600 (CST)
It should be. You might want to check out QueTal in the Current Sky at http://currentsky.com/ They have all the details about the eclipse and the comet viewing and great links for even more viewing. jkc Only problem with the lunar eclipse is it's on a Sunday night and not until 10:30, so it's a little late for a school night for some. jkc On 02/24/97 12:42:43 you wrote: > >I saw Hale-Bopp for the second time here (Port Angeles WA) today! It was >great! I am not a morning person however so I cannot inspire myself to >drive the 5 short miles into Olympic National Park away from all of the >city lights. Hyakutake stretched all the way through the Dipper from there >last year. From my home Hale-Bopp still looked fuzzy to the naked eye this >morning and I could view its tail with my binoculars. Lasted only 15 >minutes however before the sunlight started glaring it out. > >We are holding a Star Party on March 13. Hale-Bopp should be visible just >after sunset, Mars rises just after sunset, and Saturn will be setting just >after sunset. > >We are also hoping to have one for the partial eclipse on the 23rd. >Anybody know if the eclipse will be visible from the NW corner of the US >here? > > > > Janet K. Cook, Science Instructor, Night Program Colorado's Finest Alternative High School 2323 W. Baker Ave., Englewood, CO 80110 Phone (303) 934-5786 (2:00 pm-10:30 pm) Fax (303) 934-9183 Voice Mail (303)806-2000 x 1904 Cook Enterprises Voice Mail (303)692-3872