I can see a comet!! [pics added]
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Giant comet lights up skies[^] I can see it out my window right now - it's incredible!! Tail probably a handspan long and clearly visible in the sunset. Oh. My. God. Since I left my real camera in Canada I can give you only: Blurry comet![^] And here's a WAAAY better pic[^] And here are some pics from South Africa sent in by Brett Rowbotham: 20 Jan '07 8:57pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:06pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:15pm[^]
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
I stupidly left my camera in Canada!
As you do :)
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Giant comet lights up skies[^] I can see it out my window right now - it's incredible!! Tail probably a handspan long and clearly visible in the sunset. Oh. My. God. Since I left my real camera in Canada I can give you only: Blurry comet![^] And here's a WAAAY better pic[^] And here are some pics from South Africa sent in by Brett Rowbotham: 20 Jan '07 8:57pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:06pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:15pm[^]
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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*runs outside* where ?
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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You have a computer outside?
Brad Australian - Christian Graus on "Best books for VBscript" A big thick one, so you can whack yourself on the head with it.
No, that's why I ran outside. In my jocks.
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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Where is it?
Brad Australian - Christian Graus on "Best books for VBscript" A big thick one, so you can whack yourself on the head with it.
It's a gyp, it's not there. Although, the story did mention seeing it in the day, maybe Chris means, he can see it tomorrow.
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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No, that's why I ran outside. In my jocks.
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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It's a gyp, it's not there. Although, the story did mention seeing it in the day, maybe Chris means, he can see it tomorrow.
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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Christian Graus wrote:
In my jocks.
So that's who that creep was.....
Brad Australian - Christian Graus on "Best books for VBscript" A big thick one, so you can whack yourself on the head with it.
ROTFL - that must be it. You did say you were on the farm...
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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I heard about it on the news some time in the past (you know you are a programmer when you lose all concept of dates and time)
Brad Australian - Christian Graus on "Best books for VBscript" A big thick one, so you can whack yourself on the head with it.
LOL - I work from home, and I work 7 days. I have *no* idea what's going on in the world.
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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Where is it?
Brad Australian - Christian Graus on "Best books for VBscript" A big thick one, so you can whack yourself on the head with it.
In space... :P Visible in the southern hemisphere at the moment.
regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa
Shog9 wrote:
I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.
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ROTFL - that must be it. You did say you were on the farm...
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
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Giant comet lights up skies[^] I can see it out my window right now - it's incredible!! Tail probably a handspan long and clearly visible in the sunset. Oh. My. God. Since I left my real camera in Canada I can give you only: Blurry comet![^] And here's a WAAAY better pic[^] And here are some pics from South Africa sent in by Brett Rowbotham: 20 Jan '07 8:57pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:06pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:15pm[^]
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
It is so bright that some people in Auckland contacted the emergency services fearing that a plane had fallen out of the sky. :laugh: A plane? Three hours later and they think the plane is still plunging in a firey ball to the ground?
regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa
Shog9 wrote:
I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.
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In space... :P Visible in the southern hemisphere at the moment.
regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa
Shog9 wrote:
I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.
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Paul Watson wrote:
In space...
Whats it doing in your head? :laugh:;P Sorry, had to.
Brad Australian - Christian Graus on "Best books for VBscript" A big thick one, so you can whack yourself on the head with it.
:laugh: Touche.
regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa
Shog9 wrote:
I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.
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*runs outside* where ?
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
South west. Should be even better tomorrow. Especially for you being (a) on a farm, and (b) in Tasmania. Did I remember to say: Oh. My. God?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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It is so bright that some people in Auckland contacted the emergency services fearing that a plane had fallen out of the sky. :laugh: A plane? Three hours later and they think the plane is still plunging in a firey ball to the ground?
regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa
Shog9 wrote:
I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.
As much as I laugh at that, my parents had just rung me up wondering if it was a satellite burning up. It really is incredibly bright and the tail is 'ken huge. I'm totally in awe at the moment.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Giant comet lights up skies[^] I can see it out my window right now - it's incredible!! Tail probably a handspan long and clearly visible in the sunset. Oh. My. God. Since I left my real camera in Canada I can give you only: Blurry comet![^] And here's a WAAAY better pic[^] And here are some pics from South Africa sent in by Brett Rowbotham: 20 Jan '07 8:57pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:06pm[^] 20 Jan '07 9:15pm[^]
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Chris Maunder wrote:
I stupidly left my camera in Canada!
I hardly ever go even to the nearest city or on a walk without taking my camera. ;)
Yes, Fate is having a big laugh at me at the moment. Am ringing around trying to find others who haven't left their cameras in strange places. The one mate I have who I thought had a decent camera is down at the beach with the other comet gazers convincing Cute Young Impressionable Things that the End Is Nigh. He's a Very Bad Man :->
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Yes, Fate is having a big laugh at me at the moment. Am ringing around trying to find others who haven't left their cameras in strange places. The one mate I have who I thought had a decent camera is down at the beach with the other comet gazers convincing Cute Young Impressionable Things that the End Is Nigh. He's a Very Bad Man :->
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
The one mate I have who I thought had a decent camera is down at the beach with the other comet gazers convincing Cute Young Impressionable Things that the End Is Nigh. He's a Very Bad Man :->
:laugh: He should take a video and post it on YouTube so we can all share the laugh!
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South west. Should be even better tomorrow. Especially for you being (a) on a farm, and (b) in Tasmania. Did I remember to say: Oh. My. God?
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
I'll check tomorrow, then. I have about 8 digital cameras in the house, I'll try to take some shots. But, I looked in every direction, and saw nothing. And, as you say, it's not like thre's any other lights or buildings that distract or block my night sky view. How big is it ? Should I expect more than a 5 mm spec ?
Christian Graus - C++ MVP 'Why don't we jump on a fad that hasn't already been widely discredited ?' - Dilbert
