2021-08-02, 07:53 PM
(This post was last modified: 2021-08-02, 08:02 PM by bigmasterdrago.)
It appears that the current MPC comet download is missing Nishimura (C/2021 O1) and PANSTARRS (C/2021 O3). Nor the still unnumbered or named P11ibiE which is being viewed at ~10th mag but very low elongation. I'm sure it's an MPC issue.
The MPC has 887 "observable" comets whereas the JPL list of comets (3743) includes historical and therefore un-observable fuzzy rocks. Interesting for historical studies.
This brings up a question. If I add the two missing comets, will they remain in the database if I download MPC observable comets? Even if those two are still not in the new download?
The MPC has 887 "observable" comets whereas the JPL list of comets (3743) includes historical and therefore un-observable fuzzy rocks. Interesting for historical studies.
This brings up a question. If I add the two missing comets, will they remain in the database if I download MPC observable comets? Even if those two are still not in the new download?