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SkyTonight.com's Weekly Bulletin - February 9, 2007
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Observing
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Get Addicted to Stargazing!
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February 6, 2007 | If you have ever thought that stargazing is too
difficult, too expensive, or too boring, then you should read
Stargazing, our newest blog written by Sky & Telescope's associate
editor Tony Flanders.
Read More at: http://skytonight.com/news/home/
Get_Addicted_to_Stargazing.html
The Best Asteroid Occultation in Decades: A First Report
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February 6, 2007 | On the morning of January 26th, at least 20
observers spread from Virginia to northern California timed the
occultation of the star 32 Lyncis by the asteroid (372) Palma -- in
spite of the track shifting nearly half a path-width south of what was
predicted.
Read More at: http://skytonight.com/observing/highlights/
The_Best_Asteroid_Occultation_in_Decades_A_First_Report.html
Observe Mysterious Mercury
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February 5, 2007 | Mercury, probably the least observed of the eight
major planets, is well placed in the evening sky during the first half
of February 2007 for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Read More at: http://skytonight.com/observing/
Observe_Mysterious_Mercury.html
News
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Victor Winter (1953-2007)
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February 5, 2007 | On January 28th, famed amateur astronomer Vic
Winter passed away in his sleep. He leaves behind his beloved wife,
Jennifer; daughter Shadow Lynn Winter; and his two stepdaughters,
Aerica and Libby.
Read More at: http://skytonight.com/news/home/
Victor_Winter__1953__150_2007_.html
This Week's Sky at a Glance
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February 9, 2007 | In evening twilight, catch Venus's little sidekick
Mercury now before it flees. Saturn is at opposition this week and, in
a telescope, shows an interesting opposition effect. And if you've got
a big, sharp telescope, there's a new spot on Saturn too.
Read More at: http://skytonight.com/observing/ataglance/
This_Week_s_Sky_at_a_Glance.html
Be the first to hang them on your walls
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The Comet and The Ring by Sean Walker and Sheldon Faworski
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Perfect for your home or office
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Rho Ophiuchi Mosaic by Robert Gendler, Jim Misti, & Steve Mazlin
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