Post by patrickm on Jan 30, 2012 12:55:01 GMT -6
From Tortola, BVI:
Last night, I tried unsuccessfully to locate Vesta using my 10x binocs. Even if it would show itself in binoculars, the moon's proximity made it impossible. I did have more luck tracking down comet P/2011 Y1 Levy in the constellation Eridanus, which I also enjoyed learning about. The comet was conveniently sitting next to star Zibal and blinked in and out with averted vision. No color or tail was observed, but my observation was confirmed by a friend here.
Last night, I tried unsuccessfully to locate Vesta using my 10x binocs. Even if it would show itself in binoculars, the moon's proximity made it impossible. I did have more luck tracking down comet P/2011 Y1 Levy in the constellation Eridanus, which I also enjoyed learning about. The comet was conveniently sitting next to star Zibal and blinked in and out with averted vision. No color or tail was observed, but my observation was confirmed by a friend here.
