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Hi August,

On 2023-02-01 17:41:00, you wrote to me:

 WvV>>>> I tried, but wasn't able to spot it. The sky seemed clear
 WvV>>>> but the moon, light pollution (street lights), and maybe
 WvV>>>> a bit of a haze made it bad conditions. I wasn't even
 WvV>>>> able to make out the big dipper...

 AA> Is there any area within your Netherlands that you can escape
 AA> to to avoid the light pollution at night?

Sure, but you need to travel a bit. There is for instance a biggish nature
reserve a bit east to the middle of the country. I've camped there like 35
years ago (ish), and enjoyed the wonderfull clear sky's at night.

 WvV>> ..But I think (judging from pictures I've seen) the tail
 WvV>> is pointing more or less away from earth, so it isn't
 WvV>> that pronounced currently...

 AA> Yeah.. being at its closest doesn't necessarily mean best
 AA> viewing.  Perhaps next week as it travels way from the earth
 AA> the tail will emerge into sight.

We'll see, and hope for clear nights!


Bye, Wilfred.

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