Mars Meets Beehive - May 22 |
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Written by Ken From
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Thursday, 01 May 2008 |
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On the evening of May 22 watch Mars slowly pass through the Beehive Star Cluster (M44). Through a pair of binoculars or low power telescope, reddish Mars will be surrounded by a swarm of bees - the stars of this naked eye star cluster. Look for Mars in the western sky as the sky darkens. You should be able to see the star cluster and Mars travel together toward the western horizon as the night progresses.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )
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