Star party standouts
December 2012: These "Prime 9" targets will wow beginning observers.
Contributed by Glenn Chaple
Published:
October 29, 2012
I’m an avid baseball fan, which is why one of my favorite cable TV channels is the MLB Network. During the current offseason, a staple of the MLB Network has been a program called Prime 9. This half-hour countdown show highlights the best nine from a variety of baseball categories — pitchers, managers, World Series games, and more.
After watching a recent Prime 9 episode, I thought it would be fun to write an astronomy-themed edition — my “Prime 9” public star party targets.
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