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Old 26-09-2006, 08:40 AM
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Article: Mercury Spotting Guide for 2007

Edosaurus_rex has written a guide to Observing Mercury during 2007. It's a great article for those wanting to hunt the sometimes elusive innermost planet.

You can read the article on the Projects & Articles page, or by clicking on the link below:

Mercury Spotting Guide for 2007

Thanks to Ed for writing the article! If you'd like to submit an article or review for the site, please contact me!

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Old 26-09-2006, 08:20 PM
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Old 27-09-2006, 01:59 AM
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Again, the guys on the IIS side of the equator are blessed. You have Mercury sitting the highest above the horizon when it is at aphelion.

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Old 27-09-2006, 05:44 AM
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Great Article, Really simplifies the viewing of Mercury !
The big news with Mercury comes later in the year
http://www.astronomy.org.au/ngn/engi...011&AID=100283
The last transit of the sun until 2032
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Old 27-09-2006, 11:59 AM
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thanks Ed, you are awesome!
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