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constellations deep sky objects

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planets and events

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tonight's sky

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just after sunset you might be able to

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catch a glimpse of mars before it sets

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the planet will be very low on the

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by nightfall

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as the night progresses

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jupiter climbs higher into the winter

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two prominent constellations in the

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december night sky represent notable

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the great hero perseus holds the head of

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medusa the gorgon

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located in perseus is m34

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an open star cluster about 1400 light

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open star clusters are groups of young

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stars that all formed at the same time

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look for it with the naked eye or with

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queen cassiopeia was punished for her

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conceit and vanity by being tied to her

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cassiopeia's m or w shape makes this

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constellation easy to identify

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ada cassiopei is a wonderful and

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colorful double star

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use binoculars or a small telescope to

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m103 in cassiopeia is a fine open star

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cluster with a prominent red star near

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its fan shape is evident in binoculars

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lying between cassiopeia and perseus is

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the lovely double cluster

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this pair of open star clusters is easy

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to see with binoculars

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the double cluster resembles a handful

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of diamonds scattered on black velvet

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both venus and saturn are early morning

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look for them in the southeast before

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mercury poses a visual challenge during

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the first half of the month

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try to find it shining between venus and

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the mid-december night sky hosts a

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lovely meteor shower

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from december 13th to 14th the bright

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and fast geminids skip across the upper

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atmosphere

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watch for meteors zipping away from the

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constellation gemini after midnight

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in a dark sky

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you could see as many as 60

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the night sky is always a celestial

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showcase