Deep Impact Observations

[mykellee]

The Deep Impact Probe is to impact on July 4th. I heard it might be visible to the naked eye. At what time and from what locations on earth might it be visible from?

 

[newtonian]

I believe Hawaii is the best location, Mauna Kea observatories. If I remember correctly, the western half of the 48 states of the USA will be the eastern portion of viewing area.<br /><br />The initial flash of impact may or may not be visible- I do not know the exact time.<br /><br />However, the influence on the tail will be visible gradually for a fairly long time.<br /><br />I'll let others post details.

 

[igorsboss]

Anyone know the precise R.A./DEC and UTC of the impact?

 

[Leovinus]

What are the odds that the Hawaii observatory will put a telescope-cam on the web for the world to watch along? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[igorsboss]

Asking them to do so would increase the odds....