Virtual Star Party - December 1, 2013 - Dying Comets, Smashing Galaxies and Cosmic Bees

By Fraser Cain - December 01, 2013 08:55 PM UTC | Observing

Hosts: Fraser Cain and Scott Lewis Astronomers: Gary Gonella, Roy Salisbury, Steven Coates, Tom Nathe, Stuart Foreman

Topics: Andromeda Galaxy, Venus and Altair, simulations of smashing spiral galaxies, Comet ISON's current fluffy state after passing the sun thanks to Phil Plait, Pac-Man Nebula, NGC 253, IC 59 - Gamma Cass Nebula in Casseopeia, NGC 7000 North America Nebula, Hydrogen alpha filtering, the Bubble Nebula, Scientific images vs. pretty images, Caldwell 9 - the Cave Nebula

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Fraser Cain

Fraser Cain

Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today, founding the website in March 1999. He's also the co-host of Astronomy Cast.