For the last 3 days, I have been chasing the Comet, PanSTARRS! The challenge with this comet is that it stays pretty close to the western horizon, doesn't rise too high in the sky and sets quickly.
3 frustrating days:
Saturday: @Torrey Pines beach (since I have a clear view of the western horizon). Couldn't spot the comet.
Sunday: @Torrey Pines beach: Marine layer rolled in right after sunset.
Monday: After work, stopped at Torrey Pines beach only to watch a thick band of dark clouds :(
Today evening, headed to a mountain top in the neighboring town, Poway and got lucky. The beautiful, young, 2 days old crescent moon (இளைய நிலா), finally showed me the way to the comet :))
This comet brought back memories of Comet Hale-Bopp which showed up when Swetha was born ('97) and another Comet (with multiple tails) in 1970's, I have watched from home as a little kido :))
Expect to see more of Comet PanSTARRS photos in this blog as well as the Comet ISON coming up in November :)) Looks like, 2013 is the year of Asteroids and Comets!!!
3 frustrating days:
Saturday: @Torrey Pines beach (since I have a clear view of the western horizon). Couldn't spot the comet.
Sunday: @Torrey Pines beach: Marine layer rolled in right after sunset.
Monday: After work, stopped at Torrey Pines beach only to watch a thick band of dark clouds :(
Today evening, headed to a mountain top in the neighboring town, Poway and got lucky. The beautiful, young, 2 days old crescent moon (இளைய நிலா), finally showed me the way to the comet :))
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| Black Mountain and the city of Poway. Taken from Poway Road, closer to Iron Mountain. |
Expect to see more of Comet PanSTARRS photos in this blog as well as the Comet ISON coming up in November :)) Looks like, 2013 is the year of Asteroids and Comets!!!
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