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Tonight is the optimal night of the month for observing the stars above. A new moon means no waiting for the moon to disappear to see the really faint stuff.

I'll be out observing the constellation Orion, and M42/NGC1976, the Orion Nebula. If you're in the northern hemisphere and you can see Orions Belt, look just below the three stars that make up his belt for a bright spot. That is the Orion Nebula. If you see it, just remember I'll be looking at it too, and that's the same as sitting side by side and looking together.

I edit this to change the NGC number. I had it wrong originally. Sorry, I'm an amateur.

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[-] UrsineApathy@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago

Thanks! I worked for a planetarium and observatory for a few years so I've got a script ready for most of the summer and fall sky in the northern hemisphere for my latitude because of how many night sky tours I've done.

I'm excited because I've finally got a decent pair of binoculars and am joining a group this weekend for an event to test drive them so I'll be able to check out the pleiadies, just like you say, before they set for the season. It's always a treat!

[-] decaptcha@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago

I love all of what you said here! Your script was easy for me to follow in my mind's eye... makes sense with your background. Happy viewing!

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