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Old September 29th 03, 06:27 AM
Paul Schlyter
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In article ,
Craig MacDougal wrote:
"Laura Halliday" wrote in message
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At this latitude (49 north) Capella is circumpolar.
Vega is circumpolar at my Mom's place.


Ah! At my latitude (28 N) even the Big Dipper is not circumpolar. ;-)


Only parts of it! At your latitude, Alkaid is _not_ circumpolar.....



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