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Loc: Murfreesboro, TN 37129
observing Comet 2P/Encke
      #3432264 - 11/06/09 02:08 AM

Since the period of this comet is so short - about 40 months - it is observable throughout its entire orbit, when not in conjucttion with the Sun, by either amateurs or professionals?

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Charles P. Sands
Observing since 12/29/86

8" f/5.9 dobsonian (Zhumell DSH-8), with 8x50 RACI
70mm f/5 achromatic refractor (Orion GoScope)
GSO plossls (12 15 20 40), Orion barlows (2x 3x)
10x50 bushnell binos
15x70 Celestron StarMaster binos
S&T's POCKET SKY ATLAS
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The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth His handywork
Psalm 19:1



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