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Re: Observing tonight?

Home › Forums › RAC Main Forum › General Discussion › Observing tonight? › Re: Observing tonight?

January 14, 2009 at 10:29 am #10393
sregener
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    According to Stellarium, it would get about 1/3 degree above the horizon at approximately 1:30AM today from Flatin Farm.  Atmospheric extinction, anyone?

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