Year of the Comet
Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

PANSTARRS information

Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

ISON information

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December 2008
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Mercury January 2009
The planet Mercury, the star Rigel, and globular cluster M79 are nicely visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 31, 2008
Orion
Orion's Belt, open cluster M35, and the Christmas Tree Cluster are visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 23, 2008
Auriga
The Kids, Pazmino's Cluster, and the Flaming Star Nebula are visible in this week's night sky.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 18, 2008
Taurus diagram
The Hyades star cluster, open cluster M37, and NGC 1275 are visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 11, 2008
Camelopardalis
Kemble's Cascade, open cluster M36, and barred spiral galaxy NGC 925 are visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 4, 2008
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