Podcast: Night-sky targets February 13-20, 2009
Open cluster M41, the Tau Canis Majoris Cluster, and Thor's Helmet are nicely visible in the next few days.
Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor
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Targets for February 13-20, 2009
Small telescope: Tau Canis Majoris Cluster 8-inch or larger telescope:Thor's Helmet |
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