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Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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February 2009
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The constellation Columba, globular cluster NGC 1851, and spiral galaxy NGC 1808 are nicely visible in this week's sky.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: February 26, 2009
April 2009 Beehive Cluster
Beehive Cluster, open cluster M50, and the Rosette Nebula are nicely visible in this week's sky.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: February 19, 2009
Canis Major
Open cluster M41, the Tau Canis Majoris Cluster, and Thor's Helmet are nicely visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: February 12, 2009
Region 27
The constellation Canis Minor, M78, and the Witch Head Nebula are nicely visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: February 6, 2009
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