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Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov

 
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Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
Comet Lovejoy was discovered only recently, this past September 2013, and it is currently outshining Comet ISON, previously touted as the 'Comet of the Century.' With the assistance of ordinary binoculars or a small telescope, astronomy aficionados can see Comet Lovejoy near the Beehive star cluster found in the constellation of Cancer the Crab.

... The comet is expected to be at its brightest on November 19th as it passes at its closest point to Earth, at 38.1 million miles away. Afterwards, Comet Lovejoy will near the Sun around Christmas Day with its closest pass to the Sun, called perihelion, at 81.6 million miles, or 0.877 astronomical units (AUs).

[link to www.examiner.com]

err, discovered only two months ago?
Perihelion's on Christmas day?

Forgive me for thinking religiously but shouldn't this comet deserve a little more scrutiny?
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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
Isn't that also the day ISON passes closest to Mercury?
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Isn't that also the day ISON passes closest to Mercury?
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yes it would be pretty close to that time, with comet Encke
positioned right between Mercury and ISON in an overhead view.
I find it disturbing that this comet Lovejoy perihelions on Christmas day yet very little threads exist on it. Bizarre.
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Isn't Lovejoy the one that survived the closest brush with the sun, like a year ago?
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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
Isn't Lovejoy the one that survived the closest brush with the sun, like a year ago?
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This is a new comet discovered only two months ago in Sept 2013 which is also named Lovejoy due to it's discoverer.
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C/2011 W3 (Lovejoy) is the name of the other one:)
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Isn't Lovejoy the one that survived the closest brush with the sun, like a year ago?
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If the name sounds familiar, that’s because the comet was discovered by Australian observer Terry Lovejoy, the prolific discoverer of four comets, including the brilliant sungrazing Comet C/2011 W3 Lovejoy that survived its 140,000 kilometre perihelion passage above the surface of the Sun on December 16th and went on to dazzle southern hemisphere observers in late 2011 and early 2012.


[link to www.universetoday.com]
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But it is a bit alarming they find these things a month in advance.
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It would be ironic if the name of the comet to bring doom was "Lovejoy".
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But it is a bit alarming they find these things a month in advance.
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I agree, particularly as it's brighter than ISON as this time according to the links. I find it unbelieveable to say the least.
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It would be ironic if the name of the comet to bring doom was "Lovejoy".
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and also a credit to the shills for keeping the fuss all over ISON.
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I dunno, this just doesn't smell right.
Where are all those religious prophesy's regarding Christmas Day and comets? please weigh in
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Photo:

[link to spaceweathergallery.com]
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So which comet am I seeing in the morning just to the left of the sun just after sunrise? I've seen it for the last 3 days. Someone told me that it was Lovejoy, but now I'm not so sure

hf
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So which comet am I seeing in the morning just to the left of the sun just after sunrise? I've seen it for the last 3 days. Someone told me that it was Lovejoy, but now I'm not so sure

hf
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this might help you:

[link to asterisk.apod.com]
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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
So which comet am I seeing in the morning just to the left of the sun just after sunrise? I've seen it for the last 3 days. Someone told me that it was Lovejoy, but now I'm not so sure

hf
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 40051142


this might help you:

[link to asterisk.apod.com]
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 47006720


It's clear as crystal, naked eye.

If that pic is in the morning, then I'd say Enke or Linear.

thanks :-)
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yr welcome, you'll know for sure on Christmas Day!
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Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) is a real humdinger — almost as bright now as Comet ISON was forecast to be -- which is to say, about 10 times brighter than ISON actually is.

[link to www.skyandtelescope.com]
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hmmm, should i allow the doc to pull blood that day or reschedule ? the appointment timing and the comet are too coincidental .
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hmmm, should i allow the doc to pull blood that day or reschedule ? the appointment timing and the comet are too coincidental .
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you have an appointment as far away as Christmas day, and on Christmas day when everyone is being festive.. i'd say yes, rebook it.
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I'll reschedule because of the symbolism of pulling my life force out and the comet's name is lovejoy .
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hmmm, should i allow the doc to pull blood that day or reschedule ? the appointment timing and the comet are too coincidental .
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 49713760


you have an appointment as far away as Christmas day, and on Christmas day when everyone is being festive.. i'd say yes, rebook it.
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i already decided before i seen your suggestion because of my previous posting reasoning .
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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) is a real humdinger — almost as bright now as Comet ISON was forecast to be -- which is to say, about 10 times brighter than ISON actually is.

[link to www.skyandtelescope.com]
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 47006720


So let me get this straight. Comet Lovejoy R1 is currently 10x brighter than ISON and it was just discovered a month ago? Guess people aren't really looking for comets much are they?

Will Lovejoy R1 pass as close to us as ISON is predicted to?
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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
according to wikipedia ISON will pass about 39.9 miles from Earth on 26 December 2013.

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

Lovejoy will be 38.1 million miles away Nov 19, so yes Lovejoy will make a closer pass to Earth than ISON will.
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The Second Sun will come from the direction of Cancer. Note this down and forget/not fall for all the disinformation and disinformation coming in the form of lovejoy, encke, Ison, etc. Those " comets " are the early scout teams of the entourage of the Second Sun.yodayodayoda
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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
roundup:

Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) discovered 7/8 Sept 2013.

Perihelions on Christmas Day.

Brighter than ISON.

Will pass Earth closer than ISON.

I've done a quick search for Comets that have perihelioned
on Christmas day and came up with zip. To me, not being a
religious type it's another day. To religious folks.. one
can only wonder.
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my work here is done!

yoda

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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
Isn't that also the day ISON passes closest to Mercury?
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Today :) 11-15. Then on 11-19 passes closest to saturn.

BTw, I thought I read Lovejoy was discovered 12-11 by an Australian astronomer.

I'll see if i can find that reference.
Yah here:
November 27, 20ll Lovejoy discovered.
[link to en.wikipedia.org (secure)]

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Re: Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) ::: closest earth pass 19 Nov
Isn't that also the day ISON passes closest to Mercury?
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Today :) 11-15. Then on 11-19 passes closest to saturn.

BTw, I thought I read Lovejoy was discovered 12-11 by an Australian astronomer.

I'll see if i can find that reference.
Yah here:
November 27, 20ll Lovejoy discovered.
[link to en.wikipedia.org (secure)]
 Quoting: DawaSatso


there are multiple comets named Lovejoy, get your facts right before posting. This comet was discovered only two months ago 7/8 Sept 2013.
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I'll reschedule because of the symbolism of pulling my life force out and the comet's name is lovejoy .
 Quoting: T Ceti H.C.Radnarg 49713760
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