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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1985
Page
7
Aiken Astro club member Charles E. Braun says Halley’s Comet in early December will be best seen after moonset but will appear as a fuzzy patch rather than a bright streak. The comet’s current orbit places it far from Earth, limiting spectacular views.
A photographer's guide to capturing Halley's Comet, with timing suggestions for Northern observers. It covers locating the comet using binoculars and star maps, best viewing windows from November to January, and tips on gear including cameras, lenses, tripods, and tracking to minimize trailing for long time exposures.
The Aiken Astronomy Club restarts after several years with July meetings on the second Tuesday at 7 30 p m in USC Aiken Room 107. Former members recall 15 20 active participants, 30 35 attendees at times, and telescope viewings.
The article describes Orion as a familiar autumn and winter constellation with Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, Rigel and the belt stars. It notes the Great Nebula in Orion, Sirius the Dog Star, the Pleiades, the Great Square of Pegasus, Andromeda Galaxy, and the Milky Way as seen from dark nights, with Braun from the Aiken Astronomy Club explaining their significance.
Southern publishing expands beyond regional focus as North Carolina, Florida and Georgia houses land major deals. Clyde Edgerton's Raney sold to Ballantine. Pineapple Press's Cry of the Panther leads to McGraw-Hill paperback. Pepper Rodgers novel Fourth and Long Gone optioned by Dell and MGM.
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