Date: Monday 29-Oct-2018
Time: 11:15-12:15
Location: Atlantic 1250
Speaker: Tony Farnham (UMD)
Title: The close approach of Comet 46P/Wirtanen
Comet 46P/Wirtanen is an inherently interesting comet that is also likely to be a spacecraft target in the future. It is approaching perihelion, shortly after which it will make a historically close approach to the Earth, and this apparition offers a unique opportunity to characterize the comet's behavior in a manner that is rarely possible. I will discuss the close approach and its implications, as well as the observing campaign that we are running to maximize the scientific return from this apparition.
For further information contact PALS coordinator Dr. Matthew Knight at knight@astro.umd.edu or (301)-405-2629.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.
