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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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SEEKING THIN CRESCENT MOONS

Here's your 2004 guide for hunting one of nature's most captivating
sights: a thin crescent Moon nestled in the glow of sunset. Your next
opportunity comes after the New Moon of July 17th.

http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/moon/article_1173_1.asp

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EXPLORING CLUSTERS OF STARS

Star clusters come in many different shapes and sizes, from gigantic
spheres of stars to open clusters whose members barely associate with each
other. Most are easy targets for beginning observers with small
telescopes.

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

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SKY AT A GLANCE

At dusk on the 19th, Mercury is below the thin crescent Moon. 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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