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The Great Conjunction, 2020 Dec.21

On 2020 Dec.21, Jupiter and Saturn could be seen closer in the sky than at any time since 1623.

The final notable event of the 2020 apparition was the extremely close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Having been been

Here is our report on the JunoCam images at PJ31 (2020 Dec.30). Highlights include a flash of lightning detected in

Firstly I am pleased to let you know about our section annual meeting which will be held on March 6

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec Borisov’s nebula Cepheus 21hr 37m 18s +66° 51’ 57” Borisov’s nebula is a

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec Gyulbudaghian’s nebula Cepheus PV Cephei 20hr 45m 54s +67° 57’ 39” Gyulbudaghian’s nebula

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec Corona Australis nebula NGC 6729 Corona Aust. R & T CrA 19hr 01m

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec McNeil’s nebula Near M78 Orion V1647 Ori 5hr 46m 14s -00° 05’ 48”

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec Thommes’ nebula Monoceros V900 Mon 6hr 57m 22s -08° 23’ 18” Thommes’ nebula

Common name Designation Constellation Star RA Dec Hubble’s nebula NGC 2261 Monoceros R Mon 6hr 39m 10s +8° 45’ Hubble’s