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Your opportunity to see Hale-Bopp

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Comet Hale-Bopp, believed to be the most brilliant comet of the century - which will not return for about 3,000 years - has grabbed the attention of star-lovers all over the world.

The next two weeks will be prime time to view this spectacular comet, which can be seen in the northwestern sky after sunset.

In clear weather, Hale-Bopp can be seen with the naked eye while standing at any open place, provided the sky is dark enough and the view unobstructed.

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To help stargazers grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view a remarkable astronomical phenomenon, the Urban Council's Hong Kong Space Museum has installed three pairs of binoculars and three 10 cm refractors on the pier roof of Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

The public will be allowed to use these precision instruments between 7 pm and 8.30 pm tomorrow, Friday, next Tuesday and next Friday.

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Members of the Sky Observers' Association will be on hand to help and provide information about the comet.

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