Comit to impact Jupiter 7-16-94

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1 total messages Started by Dean Youngquist Thu, 14 Jul 1994 01:05

Author: Dean Youngquist
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 1994 01:05

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21 major and thousands of minor fragments of Comit Shoemaker-Levi 9 will 
hit Jupiter's atmosphere at 130,000 mph during a 6 day period starting 
July 9, 1994.  Each fragment will be torn apart by friction, producing 
fireballs as hot as the sun's surface.

The comits will impact Jupiter on the side away from us, however the 
impact sites will rotate into view 10 minutes after each collision.  If 
you want to see this spectacle you need a telescope of at least 120 
power.  Look for Jupiter in the southwestern sky just after 11 pm.

Anyone want to have a Jupiter party ?

-Dean

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