Sky & Telescope's Weekly Bulletin - Feb 22

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Sky & Telescope's Weekly Bulletin - February 22, 2008
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Observing
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The Lunar Eclipse: Ideal Indeed!
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February 21, 2008 | Your images from Wednesday night's total eclipse
of the Moon are pouring in.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/commu.../15838502.html


News
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A New Antarctic Observatory
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February 19, 2008 | Chances are you've never heard of Dome A. It's
600 miles from the South Pole, and if astronomers are right it could
soon prove to be the best observing site on Earth.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/commu.../15773257.html


This Week's Sky at a Glance
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February 22, 2008 | Saturn is at opposition; see if you can observe
the Seeliger effect on its rings. Algol-eclipse week comes around
again for North America. This is the best time of year for seeing the
zodiacal light. And Venus pairs up with Mercury low in the dawn. So
get outdoors!
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser.../15843787.html


Equipment
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Lightweight Observatory
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January 11, 2007 | Smart Astronomy has introduced the Clear-View
Portable Observatory Tent, a lightweight and effective means for you
to observe in comfort, free from wind and annoying stray light.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/equip.../14063022.html

Apo Bargain
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January 11, 2007 | Another good deal from Orion Telescopes &
Binoculars comes in the form of its new Orion Premium 102mm F/7 ED
Refractor.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/equip.../14077632.html

Affordable Narrowband
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January 11, 2007 | Baader Planetarium, long a source of premium
astronomy accessories, now expands its line of imaging filters to
include a set of four narrowband filters.
Read More at: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/equip.../14085972.html


Astronomical Calendar 2008 by Guy Ottewell
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http://www.shopatsky.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C2008


Skygazer's Almanac 2008
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http://www.shopatsky.com/products.asp?dept=13

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