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Post details: Comet Garradd and the Coathanger Asterism

2011-08-30

07:58:33 pm, by Tekatch Ann

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Comet Garradd and the Coathanger Asterism

Comet Garradd passed the globular star cluster, M71, while we were at Starfest. The two objects were easily viewed in the same field and made a spectacular sight. The comet will be passing very close to the Coathanger asterism (also known as Brocchi's cluster) from September 1 to September 3. It will be interesting to watch the comet as it moves against the background stars of this well known asterism.

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