Podcast: Night-sky targets for May 29-June 5, 2009
The star known as La Superba, globular cluster M80, and Abell 1656 are nicely visible in the next few days.
Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor
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Targets for May 29-June 5, 2009
Small telescope: Globular cluster M80 8-inch or larger telescope: Abell 1656 |
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