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

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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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December 2009
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Orion finder chart
January 1-8, 2010: The double star Alnitak makes a great target for beginning observers, while open cluster NGC 1817 and the Oyster Nebula provide nice targets for telescope owners.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 30, 2009
Taurus
December 25, 2009-January 1, 2010: Hind's Crimson Star makes a great target for beginning observers, while the Pirate Moon Cluster and the Embryo Nebula provide nice targets for telescope owners.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 23, 2009
December 18-25, 2009: The extinct constellation Machina Electrica makes a great target for beginning observers, whileCleopatra's Eye and spiral galaxy NGC 1300 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 17, 2009
December 2009 meteor shower finder chart
December 11-18, 2009: The 2009 Geminid meteor shower makes a great target for beginning observers, while the California Nebula (NGC 1499) and the Baby Nebula (IC 1848) provide nice targets for telescope owners.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 11, 2009
Perseus chart
December 4-11, 2009: The star Algol makes a great target for beginning observers, while spiral galaxy M77 and the Heart Nebula provide nice targets for telescope owners.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: December 3, 2009
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