Comment - It's not expected to be extremely bright, most likely just below naked eye level, but you never know. I'll plan to track it down with my scope and give everyone a chance to see it.

News -- Wow, this is one big fish: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/18/international/asia/18CAMB.html?8hpib

Comment - It's a giant carp from the Mekong River in Vietnam. This article describes how naturalists are trying to save the carp from extinction.

News - "Punny" Christmas jokes:

What do they call Santa's helpers? Subordinate Clauses

What do you call Santa Clause after he's fallen into a fireplace? Krisp Kringle

Who sings "Love Me Tender" and makes Christmas toys? Santa's little Elvis

Which of Santa's reindeers needs to mind his manners the most? "Rude"olph

Where do Santa's reindeers like to stop for lunch? Deery Queen

What do you call the fear of getting stuck while sliding down a chimney? Santa Claus-trophbia

The 4 stages of man: He believes in Santa Claus. He doesn't believe in Santa Claus. He is Santa Claus. He looks like Santa Claus.

What nationality is Santa Claus? North Polish

What do you call a bunch of grandmasters of chess bragging about their games in a hotel lobby? Chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.

How do sheep in Mexico say Merry Christmas? Fleece Navidad

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite

What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper? Ribbon hood

Why was Santa's little helper depressed? Because he had low elf esteem.

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