As much as I hate to see it (actually, not see it), Comet 17P/Holmes is fading fast and, with the unpredictable Chicago weather, who knows when, or even, if, I will be able to see it again. Last night, the comet was a real challenge to see from my light polluted patio, though I could still detect an ever so faint wisp of cloud that was the comet in my
Nikon 10x70 Astroluxe binocular. Still, I had to work to find it, even in that excellent
astronomy binocular and I doubt it would have been visible at all in a
telescope. So, in case I don't get to see you, again, farewell Comet 17P/Holmes. You may not have been the flashiest comet, but you were certainly one of the most dynamic and intriguing comets I have seen.