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Mercury at greatest elongation east From the Inner Planets feed Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:40 EDT |
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Close approach of the Moon and Venus From the Appulses feed Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:30 EDT |
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From the Lunar Occultations feed Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:17 EDT to 18:43 EDT |
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The Butterfly cluster is well placed From the Deep Sky feed Wed, 17 Jun 2026 |
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Close approach of the Moon and M44 From the Appulses feed Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:52 EDT |
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The cluster IC 4665 is well placed From the Deep Sky feed Thu, 18 Jun 2026 |
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Hercules; a large yet dark constellation representing the greatest hero of Greek mythology. |
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The serpent bearer; in Greek mythology, Asclepius, the god of medicine, depicted in the sky holding the snake Serpens. |
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The serpent's tail; held by Ophiuchus and part of the same constellation as Serpens Caput. |
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The shield; a constellation honouring King John III Sobieski of Poland – the only politically inspired constellation still in use. |
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The lyre; often said to be played by Orpheus, the greatest musician of his age. |
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