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Why Is The Magnitude For Comet C/2019 Y4 Atlas Not Accurate? (Answer: We Contacted IAU Minor Planet Centre To Correct)

Tony Bonanno

March 27, 2020 20:43

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Current magnitude approx +8.  SkySafari Pro showing +14.  Why?

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  Pedro Braganca March 28, 2020 14:37

  Hi, error in the data source form the IAU Minor Planet Centre.  I've emailed Michael Rudenko last night and he will correct it.  Under Settings-Solar System - you can scroll to the bottom and update the MPC data - give it a go tomorrow or so.  But generally, comet magnitudes are very difficult to predict.  Thanks.  Pedro

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  Tony Bonanno March 28, 2020 15:16

  Thanks Pedro for contacting the IAU Minor Planet Centre.   Good to know that there are folks here who have those connections.

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  Tony