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Thursday, January 8, 2009

The Big Dipper Tonite - 08JAN2009










January 8, 2009

Look toward the northeast during late evening for the Big Dipper. The handle points toward the horizon, with the bowl high in the sky. The second star from the end of the handle is called Mizar. If you look carefully, you might see its faint companion, Alcor.

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