Re: Comet 2006 M4 (SWAN) had brightened dramatically

In article <ehr9tt$1ei$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Brian Tung <brian@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Paul Schlyter wrote:
Btw, the reason non-astronomy dorks would have noticed Comet Swan
a century ago isn't just because of the dark skies back then, it's
also because then people in general knew the constellations to a much
greater extent than today.

As an aside, I think "dork" has a more negative connotation than you may
be aware of. Originally (and still today, at times), it referred to a
peculiarly male part of the anatomy. Even used metaphorically, it's a
disparaging term.

:-) .... ok, let's say "non-astronomy honorablie citizens" then .... or
perhaps even "non-astrolomy patriot".... however, although "patriot" is
an honorable property in your country, elsewhere it may be judged
differently: in my own country it's considered old fashioned and perhaps
also a little ridiculous.

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