Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Cygnus, the swan

Cygnus, the swan, soars high overhead tonight. The cross-shaped constellation is in the northeast at nightfall, with its long body and neck parallel to the horizon. It stands overhead around 2 or 3 a.m., and noses toward the western horizon at first light.

- Quads, hailing from Grand Marsh Observatory atop Elk Castle Hill

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