Observable Linear Comets 2001

Observable Linear Comets 2001 Sept. Track is embedded in this month's image.

        Oct.    Linear 2001 A2     Orbital Elements         09/26/01     Linear 2000 WM/1 DEC    Orbital Elements     11/06/01 tjt
                                            (To see a FULL-size plot of this track right mouse click & 'VIEW image')
.                                                                                                 .* Comet LINEAR WM1 is predicted to reach 6th magnitude
                                                                                                    in December. LINEAR WM1 passes out of the
                                                                                                    constellation of Auriga, through Perseus, Aries and
                                                                                                    into Pisces by month’s end. LINEAR WM1 can now be seen
.                                                                                                   in binoculars as fairly round near the beginning of
                                                                                                    the month (the tail is behind the comet). The tail
                                                                                                    should be visible by the end of the month as the comet
                                                                                                    turns broadside. It may also be visible with the
                                                                                                    unaided eye as well.   *****     Randy Moench 11/07/01

Observable Comets from Harvard