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EarthSky 22: Comet PANSTARRS approaches!

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ES 22 Producers: Deborah Byrd, Emily Howard, Jorge Salazar

PANSTARRS1stApril9pm — Comet PANSTARRS on the evening of April 6, 2013. This view is to the east that evening. The oval near the comet is the Andromeda galaxy. You’ll want a dark sky to see both the comet and the galaxy. Chart via Dave Eagle at www.eagleseye.me.uk. Used with permission. View larger.

ISON10thDec6am — Comet ISON on the morning of December 10, 2013. The view is toward the east before dawn. Chart via Dave Eagle at www.eagleseye.me.uk. Used with permission. View larger.

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Featured This Week:

Two Comets in 2013 It’s a rare occasion to have a comet come close enough to observe with the unaided eye. This year, we may be able to see two comets. EarthSky’s Deborah Byrd and Michael Brennan discuss the two comets of 2013. First up is Comet PANSTARRS, which should become visible in the Northern Hemisphere this week.

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