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| The Trapezium multiple
system illuminates the centre of M42 - the Orion Nebula. |
Tycho and Clavius are almost fully
illuminated on the 9th day as sunrise reaches Wilhelm and
Longomontanus. |
M13 in Hercules, often
recognised as the finest globular cluster in northern
skies. |
Just before full Moon the elongated western
limb craters of Phocylides and Bailly become visible. |
The rich gold K2 and
fainter blue B8 of Beta Cygni - Albireo - are now thought
to be unassociated. |
Day 10 image showing the group of 5 eastern
maria (seas) Serenitatis, Tranquillitatis, Nectaris,
Fecunditatis & Crisium. |
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David.
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