Wayne, et al; It is the reddest star in the sky..V Hydrae. I am looking forward to an observation tonight. Clear skies to us all; Steve Coe -----Original Message----- From: az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy) Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 12:37 PM To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Comet Holmes just to north of M 38 this = weekend 15480 Empire Rd. Benson, AZ 85602 hm ph: 520-586-2244 And take a look at Comet Boattini in Crater, too, while you're at it, = it's much easier! BTW, Steve, there was a wonderful red star (probably a = variable like R Crateris) about a degree from the comet last night. I didn't get = a chance to identify it, though.=20 Clear skies,=20 Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy) -- "Steve Coe" <stevecoe@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Ready for a challenge? I know you have not heard about Comet Holmes for a month or so, but it = =3D will be right beside the cluster M 38 in Auriga for the next several nights. = =3D The comet will be very low surface brightness and may very well be a visual = =3D and a photographic challenge. We shall see; Steve Coe -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and = please=20 send personal replies to the author, not the list. _____________________________________________________________ Click to find great rates on home insurance, save big, shop here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3m3GBOjF4LkPRYxcuWwpeDX= dm4 cPUdmdGcPaQHvkO0h9kOK9/?count=3D1234567890 -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and = please=20 send personal replies to the author, not the list. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.