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locating "planet" Pluto

Started by opticsguy, 07/05/2007 12:29AM
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Kreig McBride
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Where can I find a locator map for pluto? There used to be one printed yearly in Sky&Telescope but did not see one this year.

Thanks for you reply.

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Do you have the Sky or Cartes Du Ciel?

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Oh, by the way, it is about opposite the sun right about now, so well placed for observing if you plan to do so.

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11:54pm 07/04/07 from Bakersfield, Ca
Starry Night Pro 4.5
13th mag is the least mag of the stars shown. Smaller size is higher number Mag.
HIP 87207 is brightest at 9th Mag

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