APOD: The Big Dipper Enhanced (2015 Mar 17)

Comments and questions about the APOD on the main view screen.
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Re: APOD: The Big Dipper Enhanced (2015 Mar 17)

Post by Ron-Astro Pharmacist » Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:32 pm

For others that like 3D representations of the various sectors of our universe a long time ago one of the contributors, on this site, recommended to me the" Astronomical Companion".

After buying a copy it has been a friendly reference for finding "your" place in the universe. I couldn't remember its name yesterday so I had to go home and find it at "my" place in the universe.

http://www.amazon.com/Astronomical-Comp ... 0934546606

As for spotting those areas in the sky and trying to explain to your wife where you're looking, I was amazed to see that a green laser pointer, available quite inexpensively, works wonders – even as your wife is looking through her binoculars. They are pretty handy but can be quite a nuisance if used "outside" their purpose. The cats "inside" can find them quite irresistible too.
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Re: APOD: The Big Dipper Enhanced (2015 Mar 17)

Post by RJN » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:58 pm

RJN wrote:Your thoughts would be appreciated!
Thanks, everyone. Your thoughts are insightful and much appreciated!

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Re: APOD: The Big Dipper Enhanced (2015 Mar 17)

Post by Roberto Capacci » Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:44 am

My favourite constellation, simple but effective! :)

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