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Good intentions here but I think this is a little misleading. That photo almost certainly is a long exposure shot that enhances the visibility of the comet. Tha

Good intentions here but I think this is a little misleading. That photo almost certainly is a long exposure shot that enhances the visibility of the comet. That same poster also posted this image, which is what it looks like to the naked eye (i.e. it barely registers): https://i.imgur.com/2Il4yJN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/2Il4yJN.jpg I too remember Halley's comet viewing -- my dad was super excited to see it. It was underwhelming. Comet Hale–Bopp though, in 1995, was awesome.

flak48 6y ago
That might have to do something with the massive amount of light pollution in the foreground?
echelon 6y ago
Comet Hale-Bopp was one of the most magical sights I've ever witnessed. You could see the long, majestic trail with your own eyes, entirely unaided. No binoculars, telescope, or long exposure needed. It was huge, and it stayed with us for awhile. Hale-Bopp felt like a celestial dragon or an ethereal god that came to visit. I spent hours outside looking at it. It was mesmerizing. NEOWISE is pitiful in contrast. I'm hoping I get to see another comet like Hale-Bopp in my lifetime. It made me understand why ancient societies ascribe such meaning to astronomical events. The other remarkable space event in my life was the total solar eclipse a few years back. The entire world changed for a moment, and the corona was like a glittering chromatic jewel suspended in the sky. I will travel wherever the next total solar eclipse takes me - they're not to be missed.
tigershark 6y ago
There was also comet Hyakutake in 1996, a bit brighter than hale-bopp but with a bit shorter tail. Another nice characteristic of hale bopp was also the double tail, both visible with naked eye, and the second one was blue in long exposure photos.
Galaxeblaffer 6y ago
This is not misleading at all. It's clearly visible with tail and all directly over Copenhagen these nights at around 24-04. Looks pretty much like this http://imgur.com/gallery/brXGgX1 http://imgur.com/gallery/brXGgX1

flak48 6y ago

That might have to do something with the massive amount of light pollution in the foreground?

echelon 6y ago

Comet Hale-Bopp was one of the most magical sights I've ever witnessed. You could see the long, majestic trail with your own eyes, entirely unaided. No binoculars, telescope, or long exposure needed. It was huge, and it stayed with us for awhile. Hale-Bopp felt like a celestial dragon or an ethereal god that came to visit. I spent hours outside looking at it. It was mesmerizing. NEOWISE is pitiful in contrast. I'm hoping I get to see another comet like Hale-Bopp in my lifetime. It made me understand why ancient societies ascribe such meaning to astronomical events. The other remarkable space event in my life was the total solar eclipse a few years back. The entire world changed for a moment, and the corona was like a glittering chromatic jewel suspended in the sky. I will travel wherever the next total solar eclipse takes me - they're not to be missed.

tigershark 6y ago

There was also comet Hyakutake in 1996, a bit brighter than hale-bopp but with a bit shorter tail. Another nice characteristic of hale bopp was also the double tail, both visible with naked eye, and the second one was blue in long exposure photos.

Galaxeblaffer 6y ago

This is not misleading at all. It's clearly visible with tail and all directly over Copenhagen these nights at around 24-04. Looks pretty much like this http://imgur.com/gallery/brXGgX1 http://imgur.com/gallery/brXGgX1