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Sky Notes: 2019 December & 2020 January

Brian says take the opportunity to observe or image old favourites such as the Great Orion Nebula (M42), as well as the Flame (NGC 2024) and Horsehead (Barnard 33) for his last Sky Notes

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Sky Notes: 2019 October & November

Brian suggests observing some open clusters, many being easy binocular objects

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Sky Notes: 2019 August & September

Brian highlights some impressive Globular Clusters and galaxies for these Sky Notes

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Sky Notes: 2019 June & July

Several Deep Sky Objects & Oppositions of Jupiter and Saturn suggested by Brian for observation

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Sky Notes: 2019 April & May

Brian highlights the Sombrero Galaxy and some fine Globulars for these notes

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Sky Notes: 2019 February & March

Brian suggests observing a Ghost and a Heart for these sky notes

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Sky Notes: 2018 December & 2019 January

The Geminids put on a show and a Lunar Eclipse in January to put in your diary

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Sky Notes: 2018 October & November

Brian says there is plenty for ‘Open Cluster’ Enthusiasts in these Sky Notes

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Sky Notes: 2018 August & September

Brian suggests looking for the prominent globulars in Hercules, M13 and M92

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Sky Notes: 2018 June & July

The Summer Triangle takes the stage, and can be used as a pointer to many objects.

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