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Tour the Deep Sky

Observing springtime deep-sky objects with a large telescope

Astronomy magazine Editor David J. Eicher shares 10 of his favorite springtime deep-sky objects, including the NGC 3190 galaxy group, 3C 273, and NGC 3242.
By David J. Eicher
In this video, Astronomy magazine Editor David J. Eicher discusses deep-sky objects in the spring sky you can see with a 12-inch or larger telescope.

Highlights include NGC 4319, Abell 1656, The Blackeye Galaxy (M64), and Centaurus A.

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