Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

As you have probably heard by now, Comet 29P (or the Schwassmann-Wachmann comet) went into a large outburst on Feb 3rd. This outburst was first discovered by an amateur astronomer from Spain only a few hours after it had begun. It as visible all over Ireland for a brief moment, and excited a lot of interest on the news.

Richard Miles of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) has asked for help from the Faulkes telescope with observing the effects of this outburst. The outburst seems to consist of some parts of the comet's massive icy nucleus breaking off, leading to a huge outpouring of ice and a brightening of the comet.

The schools involved were contacted with information and observing times.
We have a session booked for today, and tomorrow, on the southern telescope, but it is unlikely we will be able to observe in this time because the telescope is closed due to bad weather. This is very annoying for us, as it is not the first time we have been unable to take part in observations like this.
Hoping for clear skies in Siding Springs tomorrow!
Jes team