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Welcome to S&T's Skywatcher's Bulletin. More information on the items
below is available on our Web site, SkyandTelescope.com, at the URLs
provided. (If the links don't work, just manually type the URLs into your
Web browser.) Clear skies!
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SPOT COMET MACHHOLZ

The Moon will rise well after sunset starting Thursday, January 27th,
allowing you to observe the comet in a dark, early evening sky. By now
Machholz is starting to fade a little as it moves farther from Earth. It
will remain visible in binoculars at least through February and in a
telescope at least through May.

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/comets/article_1396_1.asp

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SPOT TWO ASTEROIDS NEAR SATURN

If you're checking out Saturn and its moon Titan in the next few weeks,
consider taking a few moments to seek out the minor planets 8 Flora and
532 Herculina. Both are nearby and can be spotted with binoculars.

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/asteroids

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A RARE GLIMPSE OF MARE ORIENTALE

On five consecutive mornings beginning January 29th, early morning risers
have an opportunity to glimpse the Moon's most spectacular "hidden"
landform

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/moon/article_723_1.asp

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SKY AT A GLANCE

Jupiter rises in the east around 11:30 p.m. Before dawn it's the bright
"star" shining high in the south. To read more about what's happening in
the night sky this week, visit "This Week's Sky at a Glance":

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/ataglance

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