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7. To see a map of the sky from one's locale (one can change the time, and locale)

Fri Mar 24, 2023, 03:26 AM

Mar 2023

https://in-the-sky.org/skymap2.php

(get rid of that deep space junk with that checkbox below the sky map and on the left side -- nobody can see any of that stuff unless they live 50 miles from the nearest street lamp, so its just clutter)

I would be lost without this because of the city lights, so few stars and planets are visible, so this helps enormously in finding things and being sure that what I'm seeing is actually what I think I'm seeing (or not).

For those who want to see the H.A. Rey version of the constellations: On the left side below the sky map, there is the default setting: "Simplified Designs". Pull down on its arrow, and choose "H.A. Rey's designs".

Here's another article on the Friday planet parade, from NPR

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/23/npr-astronomy-planets-alignment-jupiter-mercury-venus-mars-uranus

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A planet parade will appear in the night sky next week. Here's how to see it. [View all] elleng Mar 2023 OP

Thanks for posting this bdamomma Mar 2023 #1

I love cosmic events--but it's not often possible to see them here in March. Backseat Driver Mar 2023 #2

Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune need a binoculars or telescope usually Tetrachloride Mar 2023 #4

I have been following this story. Saturn is now setting before the sun does. John1956PA Mar 2023 #6

I will be sure to look for this, thanks, elleng! Diamond_Dog Mar 2023 #3

I may have to bring out the big telescope. Ilsa Mar 2023 #5

To see a map of the sky from one's locale (one can change the time, and locale) progree Mar 2023 #7