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Spring Equinox Skies, Plus, Binoculars for Astronomy
Join us in this episode as we navigate the night sky for the week starting March 17, 2024.As the week of March 17th, 2024, unfolds, we stand on the cusp of the spring equinox, a time of balance between day and night, and a herald for the celestial wonders of the new season. Look for Mercury at dusk as it heads toward elongation; Jupiter continues to dazzle and catch the Zodiacal Light.Plus, we offer up a quick guide to buying your first pair of binoculars!Sky map for week starting March 17, 2024The Astronomical League's Binocular Messier Observation ProgramDrew's new binoculars (Oberwerk…
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