On Oct 14 Sue Worden posted an observation of C 2053 and used the term "sparkler" to describe what she saw. In Holland we call this "harmless" handheld firework : sterretjes This is translated as little stars. Mostly used by kids around X-mas and New-Year Greetings Leo Barhorst Alkmaar The Netherlands 52.6333 North 4.7833 East 3 m ASL Member of Seesat-L ------------------------------------------------------------ Every day I wonder about the things I see in the (night)sky