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The Orionids meteor shower was clearly visible this morning from four until dawn. Even with light pollution the meteors were striking as they blazed the morning sky. The Orionids are cast-offs from Halley’s Comet which is making a pass toward the sun. Sky and Telescope isn’t impressed with this year’s shower but from my vantage [...]
Posted on October 21st, 2007 by Larry
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The morning sky was cloud-free and the temperatures mild. We had a clear view of the crescent moon just before sunrise within a triangle including Venus, Regulus, and Saturn.
In this photo, Saturn is in the lower left, Regulus is directly above the moon and Venus is to the right. It was quite a beautiful sight.
Posted on October 7th, 2007 by Larry
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I like to sit on the deck in the pre-dawn hours with a cup of coffee and the open sky beaming overhead. It’s a glorious sight this fall. The last few mornings have been crisp and clear, perfect for star-gazing.
A planetary exhibition is developing in the eastern sky. It will be at its full glory [...]
Posted on October 2nd, 2007 by Larry
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