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Astronomy magazine podcast: Touring Virgo

Astronomy magazine podcast: Touring Virgo

Senior Editor Michael Bakich introduces beginning observers to the constellation Virgo.

Published: Thursday, April 05, 2007

April 5, 2007
Are you looking for a quick way to learn how to navigate the night sky? Let Senior Editor Michael Bakich narrate your ride through the sky. In this series, he will profile constellations one-by-one, telling you about bright — and not so bright — objects within their boundaries. He also will provide a few fun facts along the way.

In this show, Michael profiles Virgo.

After you listen, e-mail us here and let us know what you think.

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Touring Virgo (8302kB)

Additional constellation observing tools from Astronomy magazine

Video: How to use a star chart — Senior Editor Rich Talcott helps you navigate the night sky using Astronomy magazine's pullout star chart, located in the center of each monthly issue.
Constellation observing — Downloadable articles that highlight all 88 constellations in the sky and explain how to observe each constellation's deep-sky targets.
The starry sky — Learn a few constellations and you'll have a familiar friend every clear night.
Learn the constellations — Constellations can help you sort the twinkling dots scattered across the night sky. Connect the stars to see what deep-sky wonders emerge.

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