So... viewing for us is not as nice as it was in the Southern hemisphere. Some people have caught it with the naked eye around the (beautiful) moon this evening, but it's tough... so:
Research the comet's details as well as details about comets in general, including their composition, parts, and why/where the tail is seen from them.
Also, research the upcoming comet that *should* put on quite a show this fall and explain what to expect for viewers. Turn in by Tuesday.
AND another optional assignment:
Moon observations: Make an observation of the Moon daily (well, nightly,) starting this weekend and continuing for two weeks. Record every night:
Time of observation.
Weather conditions
Approx. angle you see the Moon relative to the horizon.
Sketch of the Moon and any craters that are visible, 1/4 page in size.
If the Moon is close to the horizon (less than 45 degrees), is it East or West? You can hopefully tell due to the recent sunset or by how the Moon is lit.
Ex. tonight I saw the moon at about 7:30 at 30 degrees high in the sky. Skies were clear. Moon was in the West.
(quarter page sketch of Moon lit barely from the bottom, with a good deal of Earthshine illuminating the dark part of the Moon)
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