Stargazers might like to look out for this at sunset on the western horizon, if the skies are clear. It was clearly visible to the naked eye last night, some distance to the right of the sun, and might be even brighter tonight.
A couple of links (haven't time to search for better ones just now):
APOD
Spaceweather.com
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Comet McNaught (C/2006 P1)
Shines bright and visible at sunset mid-January 07
absolutly no chance today! black clouds and rain here.
Aye you beat me to it Mr Tea! Saw a fantastic pic of it on the BBC news today, and found this nice one via the SPA website
Well according to the comments appearing on the Society for Popular Astronomy (of which I am a member - q. cheap to join) this is an exciting and important comet similar to Hale Bopp and all the others.
This is the webpage of the chap who discovered it I understand he used to be the Comet Section director of the SPA when it was known as the Junior Astronomical Association.
This is the webpage of the chap who discovered it I understand he used to be the Comet Section director of the SPA when it was known as the Junior Astronomical Association.
QUOTE (jeremy @ Jan 11 2007, 4:39 pm) 
Aye you beat me to it Mr Tea!
I think he is a Mrs. Tea...
The comet is now no longer visible from northern latitudes, but it's been putting on a spectacular show in the southern hemisphere. Check out these breathtaking photos:
Views from Australia
Views from Chile
Mrs Tea
Views from Australia
Views from Chile
Mrs Tea
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