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Did you get a chance to check out the IYA Live Telescope? Our last object was Messier 50 (also known as M 50 or NGC 2323) is an open cluster in the constellation Monoceros. It was perhaps discovered by G. D. Cassini before 1711 and independently discovered by Charles Messier in 1772. M50 is at a distance of about 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It is described as a 'heart-shaped' figure. You'll find the video inside! Read more…

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If you've had an opportunity over the last few days to check in on our IYA "Live" Telescope, we've been keeping an eye on the Messier Catalog Objects for you… specifically some bright open clusters named M46, M47 and M48! If you didn't get a chance to catch them while they were on the air, then feel free to have a look at our video capture… Read more…

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Did you get a chance to catch the live action on our southern hemisphere based telescope today? Then you missed a real treat! We had a chance to view NGC 7009 – the "Saturn Nebula" live for several hours. Of course, the small aperture of the scope doesn't do it the incredible justice that it deserves from the pristine skies in Central Victoria's Macedon Ranges Observatory, but wow… It sure was cool! If you didn't get a chance to see it, then thank Scopemaster Bert for shooting a video for us and make some popcorn. It's waiting inside…. Read more…

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Greetings! In case you weren't tuned into Galactic TV yesterday… We had us a regular skyfest! Truly pristine dark skies ruled and the IYA "Live" telescope rocked the Aussie night away. For more than 8 hours we went from target to target – and loved every minute of it. While we could have done a lot more than four objects, allowing you time to enjoy them is a worthwhile effort, too. While I'd ordinarily spread this over a couple of days I'm going to post all our objects – M2, M41, M93 and M46 – right now because I'm outta' here for the Hidden Hollow Star Party. Want to party at your end? Then check out information on our iPhone Galactic TV Weekend Marathon! Enjoy!! Read more…

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At last… Some clear skies in Central Victoria! (and i thought ohio was bad…) If you had a chance to check on our IYA Live Telescope today, you got a treat. We broadcast the "Running Man Nebula" for awhile, then switched over to Puppis as it rose to pick up Messier 93. Need a replay? We saved one for you… Read more…

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Did you get a chance to watch the IYA "Live" Telescope today? We were on! And now we've got some exciting news for you… You can watch via your iPhone on TVU! That's right… We're now broadcasting on Channel 79924 as Northern and Southern Galactic TV. You can watch Galactic TV via your iPhone by installing TVUPlayer from the App Store! Now… Are you ready for today's video? Then hang on tight as we take you a walk to NGC 247, the Burbidge Galaxy Chain and the Running Man Nebula! It's time to rock…. Read more…

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Well, as luck would have it – it's cloudy in Central Victoria again. For those manning the IYA "Almost Live" Telescope, we had a feeling that just might happen, so when we had a clear night? Hey… We took advantage of it and did as many objects as possible. Although you might have caught the action as it happened about 24 hours ago, it ain't happenin' now – so why not kick back and enjoy a few seconds at the eyepiece courtesy of a video capture? We always think of you. Step right this way. Your virtual eyepiece is waiting…. Read more…

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Did you get a chance to tune into Galactic TV today? That's right! We had a clear, dark night in Central Victoria and the IYA "Live" Telescope ran non-stop for almost 9 hours. We did it good, folks… And I know a lot of you remembered to look, because several times we topped out on how many were at the virtual eyepiece! Because we just might have clouds again tomorrow, let's just reveal two of our objects for today. Are you ready? Then lets have a look at the Small Magellanic Cloud and M77…. Read more…

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Hey, folks! What a treat. The skies were clear and dark in central Victoria earlier and the beautiful double star – Delta Gruis – came out to play. Afterwards we homed in on the incredibly bright Tarantula Nebula. While you're at it, you might want to update your bookmarks to this IYA Live Telescope link. Now… Go and look at our new video! Once in awhile you can even see other portions the Magellanic Cloud in there, too! Read more…

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Did you get a chance to check out the IYA "Live" Telescope today? After a prolonged period of clouds and bad weather in Central Victoria, we at least had a partially clear night. Our two objects for the evening were Messier 11 and stunning globular cluster 47 Tucanae. If you didn't get a chance to see them, why not step inside? We're making popcorn and playing a re-run… Read more…

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Located just south of the ecliptic plane, Piscis Austrinus was one of the original 48 constellations charted by Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations adopted by the IAU. Spanning 245 square degrees of sky, it ranks 60th in size. Piscis Austrinus contains 7 mains stars in its asterism and has 21 Bayer Flamsteed designated stars within its confines. It is bordered by the constellations of Capricornus, Microscopium, Grus, Sculptor and Aquarius. Piscis Austrinus can be seen by all observers located at latitudes between +55° and -90° and is best seen at culmination during the month of October. Today the IYA "Live" Telescope was aimed at its brightest star… Wanna' see? Read more…

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Hey, hey! We're baaaaack… The IYA Live Telescope was on-line for the whole night "down under" and we had a chance to watch both Jupiter and Neptune accompanied by a nearby star for several hours – then a later view of the Helix nebula until dawn. If you didn't get a chance to see it live, don't worry. As always, we did a video capture to share… Read more…

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After what seems like a small eternity, we're very pleased to announce the IYA 2009 "Live" telescope is back up and broadcasting! At the moment of this writing, I'm happily watching Jupiter / Uranus & SAO 164713. Many thanks go to Bert Candusio for rebuilding the mount and to our generous benefactor from one of the Mighty EXT Users Group who was willing to donate the parts to make it work again. Go and enjoy… I am!

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"Baby, breakdown, go ahead give it to me… Breakdown, honey take me through the night. Breakdown, Im standing here, can you see? Breakdown, it's all right… It's all right… It's all right.". Oh, hi! Were you watching the IYA Live Telescope today? If you were, then you know that we encountered a real "bug" shortly after we aimed at NGC 6302. That's right. A bipolar nebula caused our little telescope to go bipolar and blow a gasket. But don't you worry! Dr. Bert "Can Do" is on the scene and fixing things up again. In the mean time, he did manage to capture some live footage of NGC 6302 before we went down and we're here to share… Read more…

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Did you get a chance to watch the IYA Live Telescope today? This time we went hunting galactic open star clusters and we found a beauty! NGC 6281 can be easily spotted in binoculars and small telescopes and we invite you along for the tour. No telescope? No problem. As always, we record a video clip for you so you can enjoy, too! Read more…

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