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2021, February: A Stellar Sampler, Winter’s Stars

January 17, 2021 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Jeffsfavs, Sky Watching

During the early evening hours of winter, the stars that shine from the southern sky are a sampler of the sky’s brightest stars.

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Jupiter, Aldebaran and Orion Tonight, December 21, 2012

December 21, 2012 Jeffrey L. Hunt Astronomy, Sky Watching

Advertisements After several cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, a clear sky returned this evening. This 30-second exposure shows the southeastern sky at 9:10 p.m. CST

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Author's Notes: Look for the Rare Grouping of Mars, the moon, and Pleiades on August 19. The next morning Mars passes the Pleiades.

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Copyright Statement: This web site is written and edited by Dr. Jeffrey L. Hunt. The photos and diagrams are made by the author unless otherwise credited. Raw data is from the U.S. Naval Observatory, Starry Night computer program

Content is derived from multiple astronomical sources, including the U.S. Naval Observatory, NASA, ESA, and various books, including Astronomical Tables of the Sun, Moon and Planets by Jean Meeus.  Starry Night and Stellarium computer programs are used as well.  Updates and corrections are made as required.  Some articles are updated at the time of actual astronomical events with new photographs.  The author strives for accurate information.

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