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January 27, 2022 fcartwright

Crab Nebula

Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3) Kicks off the New Year — What to Expect

The Southern Hemisphere should get a good show of Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3). Mid-northern latitude observers not so much. The post Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3) Kicks off the New Year — What to Expect appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]

This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 13 – 22

The full Moon will line up with Jupiter and Aldebaran . . . but how well for you? Saturn gets right (angled) with Fomalhaut and Venus. Saturn's two largest moons will form a double star, and three of Jupiter's moons will triangulate. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 13 – 22 appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]

You're Invited to Jupiter's Big, Bright Opposition Bash

Don't let the cold keep you inside — Jupiter beckons with a brand new storm! The post You're Invited to Jupiter's Big, Bright Opposition Bash appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]

This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 6 – 15

The Moon this week shines with Saturn at first quarter, then with Jupiter when full. No surprise; the two giant planets are almost exactly 90° apart. Jupiter is at opposition, and Saturn is at quadrature. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 6 – 15 appeared first on Sky & Telescope. [...]

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Crab Nebula