COMET Panstarrs viewing starts this weekend

We talked about this in some classes this week; we should have a pretty decent show from comet Panstarrs over the next few weeks just after sunset.  It just became visible to us in the Northern hemisphere a couple of days ago, so it will be close to the horizon this weekend and will be easier to spot in upcoming days.

**Comet optional assignment:**  catch a photo (must be your own) of this comet in the next week and turn it in electronically (email or bring on a flash drive) to Freeman along with a written description that is not plagiarized of how we think comets move, parts of the comet and how big we think this one is, and why/how the tail points out from it, plus details you find interesting as well.  Present your photo and your research to class on Monday, 3/18.
** if you have no access to a nice camera that can pick up the comet well, you may submit a video of you describing where you see it in the sky, or pointing to it with your finger to help explain where you see it, even if the camera doesn't show it well.