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February 28–March 7, 2013: It's time to explore Columba. The constellation is an excellent target for naked-eye observers, globular cluster NGC 1851 offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 1808.
By
Michael E. Bakich //
Published: February 28, 2013 |
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February 21–28, 2013: The Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer is an
excellent target
for naked-eye and binocular observers, open cluster M50 in Monoceros offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek
out the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237–9/46), also in Monoceros.
By
Michael E. Bakich //
Published: February 21, 2013 |
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February 14–21, 2013: It's time to explore Canis Major. Open cluster M41 is an
excellent target
for naked-eye observers, the Tau Canis Majoris Cluster offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek
out Thor's Helmet.
By
Michael E. Bakich //
Published: February 14, 2013 |
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February 7–14, 2013: The constellation Canis Minor is an
excellent target
for naked-eye observers, reflection nebula M78 in Orion offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek
out the Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118) in Eridanus.
By
Michael E. Bakich //
Published: February 7, 2013 |
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