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Target Type R. A. Dec. Constellation Magnitude Size M86M84 Galaxies 12h 27m 14s12h 26m 06s +12° 49′ 59″+12° 46′ 28″ Virgo +8.8+9.0 11.5 arcmin7.4 arcmin Our second challenge presents two objects for the price of one, the galaxies M86 and M84 in Virgo. Overview Virgo is renowned for being rich in galaxies. There are 14 …

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Target Type R. A. (15th May) Dec. Constellation Magnitude Size Venus Planet 05h 21m 49s +27° 13′ 48″ Taurus -4.5 to -3.9 38.9′ to 57.4′ Venus reaches a climax this month as it prepares to leave our evening skies following its inferior conjunction with the sun on 03rd June, ending several months of good viewing. …

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