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**Backyard Astronomer – Delta College Public Radio**

Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what’s up in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don’t require a telescope to see and enjoy.

Latest Episodes:

12/2/19 - Seven Sisters Dec 03, 2019

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One of the most recognizable star clusters is now gracing the eastern sky after dark.

11/25/19 - The Andromeda Galaxy Nov 25, 2019

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With little or no moon in the sky this week, it's a good time to look for one of the most famous deep sky objects.

11/18/19 - Venus Encounters Jupiter Nov 18, 2019

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After more than a year, Venus finally makes its way back into the evening skies.

11/11/19 - Transit of Mercury Nov 11, 2019

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On Monday, Nov. 11, the planet Mercury will pass in front of the Sun in a rare event known as a transit.

11/4/19 - Capella in Auriga Nov 04, 2019

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The brightest star of the fall sky is currently low in the northeast after twilight.

10/28/19 - Cassiopeia the Queen Oct 28, 2019

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Look high in the northeast for a group of bright stars that looks like a big "W" in the sky and you'll see the constellation of Cassiopeia the Queen.

10/21/19 - Orionid Meteor Shower Oct 25, 2019

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You might have noticed an increase in the number of "shooting stars" in the morning sky before sunrise. This is due to the Orionid meteor shower, which is peaking right now.

10/14/19 - Great Square of Pegasus Oct 14, 2019

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Each season has a notable group of stars to serve as a guidepost to that part of the sky. In autumn, we have the Great Square of Pegasus.

10/7/19 - The Lunar Seas Oct 07, 2019

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The dark plains on the Moon are called maria or seas because early observers mistook them for bodies of water.

9/30/19 - Observe the Moon Night Sep 30, 2019

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The Delta College Planetarium will join schools, museums, and planetariums around the globe to celebrate the Moon Friday, Oct 4.

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