Fourteen years ago, a 25 year old version of myself stumbled across a faint new comet in the constellation of … More
Author: Carl Hergenrother
I am a professional astronomer specializing in the study of comets, asteroids and meteors. This blog will focus on my professional and amateur work in this field.
Orionids Peak This Weekend
Everyone know that the most famous comet is Comet Halley. Once every 76 years or so, Hally visits the inner … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 20-26, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 13-19, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Live Interview on Comet 168P/Hergenrother
In 15 minutes (5 pm PDT, 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT) I will be interviews by Peter Lake and … More
In the Transient Sky – October 2012
October 2012 Highlights * Orionid meteor shower peaks on the night of October 20-21 * Venus and Regulus pair up … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 1-7, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 25-31, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 18-24, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Perseids Peak Tonight
The Perseid meteor shower is scheduled to peak this morning (morning of August 12). For a thorough guide on how … More
The Transient Sky - Comets, Asteroids, Meteors 