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Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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Podcasts
April 2009
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The spring sky
Zubeneschamali, globular cluster M5, and elliptical galaxy NGC 4697 are nicely visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 30, 2009
M53
The Kite, globular cluster M53, and the Hockey Stick Galaxy are nicely visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 23, 2009
April 2009 Mercury finder chart
Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael Bakich explains how to observe the stunning sight April 26 when a crescent Moon joins Mercury and the Pleiades in the deepening twilight.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 22, 2009
April 2009 Lyra finder chart
Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich helps you observe the 2009 Lyrid meteor shower — one of the year's best.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 17, 2009
The spring sky
The Spring Triangle, the Mini Coathanger, and irregular galaxy NGC 4449 are nicely visible in the next few days.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 16, 2009
Virgo
The Y of Virgo, globular cluster M3, and spiral galaxy NGC 4731 are nicely visible in the next few days. We'll help you find them in this week's Astronomy magazine podcast.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 9, 2009
Ursa Major chart
The Broken Engagement Ring, globular cluster M68, and the Helix Galaxy are nicely visible in the next few days. We'll help you find them in this week's Astronomy magazine podcast.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: April 2, 2009
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