The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … 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.
SWAN Sungrazer Now In SOHO C2 Field
The newly discovered Comet SWAN has now entered the LASCO C2 instrument field on the SOHO spacecraft. This field observes … More
Two Bright “Stars” in the Evening Sky
[Editor’s note: I notice that lots of people are still finding this 4 month old post. If you are trying … More
Watch Live as a Kreutz Sungrazing Comet Approaches the Sun
A few days ago Vladimir Bezugly noted a new comet in images taken with the SWAN instrument on the Solar … More
In the Transient Sky – March 2012
Well, I guess this month’s “In the Transient Sky” is better late than never. This month is definitely the “Month … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 10-16, 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 February 4-10, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version … More
In the Transient Sky – February 2012
This feature highlights a number of meteor showers, comets and asteroids which are visible during the month of February 2012. … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 7-13, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Quadrantid Meteors to Peak Tonight
Tonight the first major meteor shower of 2012 is scheduled to peak in intensity. The Quadrantids (QUA) are often missed … More
The Transient Sky - Comets, Asteroids, Meteors 