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    Hunt this star in the Hunter

    Oct 16, 2019 1 minute
    by Alan Plummer

    If you undertake an observing commitment of some sort you will get more from your hobby. This month’s proposed commitment is regular observation of the bright semi-regular variable, and the payoff will be enjoying this famous and ancient constellation more often.

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