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Observing Guides for 2009
Astronomical Calendar
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Guy Ottewell's legendary calendar for the new year Limited quantities! |
Observing Handbook
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Unique annual compendium highlights celestial events for the coming year |
Observer's Calendar
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Astrophotos and celestial information for your wall |
Comets
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So you think you’ve found a comet? Here are some steps to follow in verifying your find.
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Comets are notorious for not following predictions, but even judging the magnitude of a bright comet that's right in front of you is not straightforward.
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Although large, bright comets are infrequent visitors to our skies, faint comets appear on a regular basis. Here are some observing hints that will make your comet-watching more enjoyable.
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Thanks to a generous bequest, each year amateur astronomers earn a beautiful plaque and a cash prize for discovering one or more comets.
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