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Eyes on the Sky: Dec 30 thru Jan 5

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EyesontheSky.org - 12/30/13

Published on Dec 29, 2013

www.eyesonthesky.com Jupiter reaches opposition this week in Gemini, which makes for a great area to view some double stars and an open cluster along with the giant planet. Check out Jove and its shuttling moons as it reaches a position of syzygy, the color contrasts of the "twin" stars Castor and Pollux, plus the large open cluster Messier 35. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

Eyes on the Sky: Dec 16 thru Dec 22

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12/17/13

Published on Dec 15, 2013

www.eyesonthesky.com The constellations and stars of winter are nearly upon us as the solstice occurs on December 21st. Learn what shapes will be in the sky over the coming three months, and where to find and see them. Cassiopeia, Ursa Major, Andromeda, Orion, Taurus, Auriga, Gemini, Leo and more are all covered. Plus, the "Mini Moon" and where to locate Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Uranus and Neptune this week. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

Eyes on the Sky: Nov 4 thru Nov 10: Comet ISON

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EyesontheSky.org - 11/4/13

Published on Nov 3, 2013

www.eyesonthesky.com Check out a one-day-old Moon, along with some easy-to-spot yet dramatic looking craters later in the week, and then learn how to spot Comet ISON, Comet Encke and Comet Lovejoy... yes, that's right, THREE comets! See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

Eyes on the Sky: Oct 28 thru Nov 3

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EyesontheSky.com - 10/28/13

Published on Oct 27, 2013

www.eyesonthesky.com Cepheus is a large, somewhat dim constellation, but harbors some fascinating stars within it. Check out Alderamin, Mu Cephei, Delta Cephei and Xi Cephei this week - all different, and all with interesting traits that make this constellation worth seeking out as it passes the meridian during the evening hours over the next month or so. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

Eyes on the Sky: Oct 21 thru Oct 27

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Eyes on the Sky- 10/21/13

www.eyesonthesky.com Dead stars are fun to see, especially since they bloat up and turn green - check out how you can find and see one this week! NGC7009 in Aquarius, also known as the Saturn Nebula, is not too hard to find from the stars in Capricornus. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

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