Palace in Shenyang, according to Hsieh astronomy teacher introduced recently in Shenyang, the night sky visible in the emergence of a new comet, it is only just been discovered in August last year, "Machholz" comet (C/2004Q2), it is slowly approaching the earth, on the 6th of this month is expected that it will fly around Earth's nearest distance of about 10, will reach its peak brightness. At present the comet had been flown to the vicinity of the Pleiades cluster, that is, seven fairy folk called clusters, on the 7th of this month about the new comet will rise to near the zenith in the vicinity of the Star, with its coma be given a "seven fairies" free on a beautiful veil.

Xie teacher said, "Machholz" very favorable conditions for observing the comet. Members of the public are interested in viewing the comet in the clear night, away from bright lights, facing the southern sky, you can see it with the naked eye. If more than 7 cm with the caliber of binoculars, telescopes better. Until the middle of this month, "Machholz" comet will move in the zenith direction, further and further high, drifting light. Therefore, in order to "star-chasing", you can now begin.

Relevant data show that, "Machholz" long-period comet is a comet and return cycle of at least a century, with the opportunity to meet only once a lifetime I am afraid! If you are fortunate enough to see a century of epic proportions, "Machholz" dragging a beautiful comet "tail" Piaoye in the night sky, the bar quickly make a wish.