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Discovered in the summer of 2007 by some Chinese astronomers, the comet Lulin wasnt expected to make the headlines: however, it was very well placed for observation from the northern hemisphere. In September 2008, observation led to think that it could brighten up to magnitude 4 in late February 2009, when it visibility would also be at its best. Shortly after solar conjuction, after Xmas 2008, the new brightness estimates led to a lower maximum expected brightness of mag. 5.5-6, […]
By Emmanuele Sordini
Astronomy: reports
1 March 2009
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