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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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PERSEIDS PEAK AS PREDICTED

Preliminary analysis of the 2004 Perseid meteor shower confirms the
forecast of an unusually brief and intense peak of meteor activity over
Europe and Asia during the night of August 11-12, 2004. Even North
American observers saw a fine show.

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/article_1329_1.asp

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FIND URANUS AND NEPTUNE

Our finder charts will help you locate Uranus (in Aquarius), Neptune (in
Capricornus), and Pluto (in Ophiuchus). Both Uranus and Neptune come
closest to Earth this month.

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/planets/article_1221_1.asp

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A PAIR OF GRAND GALAXIES

One passes overhead during these late-August evenings, while the other
rises after midnight. They're easy to spot in dark skies; observe them
both tonight.

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/galaxies/article_257_1.asp

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SKY AT A GLANCE

Venus and Saturn shine bright and faint together high in the east at dawn.
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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NIGHT SKY MAGAZINE (Advertisement)

This new bimonthly magazine has been designed especially for entry-level
observers who want to enjoy and explore the stars. With its clear,
nontechnical writing and helpful tips, you'll be star-hopping across the
heavens in no time!

> http://NightSkyMag.com

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