From: LARRY KLAES (ljk4_at_msn.com)
Date: Thu Apr 15 2004 - 05:37:21 PDT
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* * * SKY & TELESCOPE's SKYWATCHER'S BULLETIN - April 13, 2004 * * *
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Welcome to S&T's Skywatcher's Bulletin. More information on the items
below is available on our Web site, SkyandTelescope.com, at the URLs
provided. (If the links don't work, just manually type the URLs into your
Web browser.) Clear skies!
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ASTRONOMY DAY: APRIL 24th
One day each year, astronomy clubs, planetariums, and other groups of sky
lovers band together to expose the general public to the wonders and
excitement of astronomy. Officially, Astronomy Day is celebrated "to
promote the forerunner of all scientific endeavors and to provide
information, resources, and encouragement in all facets of astronomy." But
showing that astronomy is fun is really what it's all about.
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BRADFIELD DISCOVERS ANOTHER COMET
Indefatigable Australian comet hunter William A. Bradfield has found his
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/comets/article_1238_1.asp ------------------------------------------------------------------------
111 DEEP-SKY WONDERS FOR LIGHT-POLLUTED SKIES
After you've explored the planets in the evening sky, look deeper into the
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/article_1203_1.asp ------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIVE SPECIAL OBSERVING PROGRAMS
Use these handy routines to find Jupiter and Saturn's brightest moons,
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/article_1193_1.asp ------------------------------------------------------------------------
SKY AT A GLANCE
Look high to the upper left of Venus and Mars for Saturn, the brightest
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/ataglance/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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18th comet, but at its brightest this new comet will be visible only to
the Sun-watching spacecraft SOHO (and anyone who goes to the SOHO Web
site).
cosmos and check out these double stars, nebulae, star clusters, and even
galaxies that are visible from city skies.
locate Jupiter's Great Red Spot, determine the times of Algol's minimum
brightness, and more. Think of them as your personal observing assistants.
object in that part of the sky. To read more about what's happening in the
night sky this week, visit "This Week's Sky at a Glance:"
observers who want to enjoy and explore the stars. With its clear,
nontechnical writing and helpful tips, you'll be star-hopping across the
heavens in no time!
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