Hi folks,

Here is the latest Sky Map. Be sure to check out Comet Holmes the next
clear night. It is a very cool site in binoculars or any scope. Easy to
find via this Sky Map.

Best regards,
Mike

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From: Skymaps.com [mailto:mail@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:48 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- November 2007

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
* The Evening Sky Map -- November 2007
* Comet 17P/Holmes Explodes!
* Astronomy & Space Calendars 2008
* Compare Printed Star Atlases
* Astronomy a Go-Go! Podcast
* Distribution of Printed Handouts

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THE EVENING SKY MAP -- NOVEMBER 2007

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's Sky Calendar features:
* Comet 17P/Holmes in Perseus (see below)
* Leonid and Taurid Meteor Showers
* Occultation of Regulus and Antares
* Mars continues to increase in brightness and size
* plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Sky Calendar and event links:
http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0711.html

Download The Evening Sky Map:
http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the November
2007 links.

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

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COMET 17P/HOLMES EXPLODES!

On October 24th the faint Comet 17P/Holmes suddenly and unexpectedly
increased in brightness a million-fold to become an easy night sky object
even to the unaided eye. The comet had apparently exploded and it currently
presents a bright disk-shaped object in the constellation of Perseus. The
unusual comet is an easy object for sky watchers in the northern
hemisphere. The comet's location throughout the month is shown on The
Evening Sky Map for November 2007 (northern hemisphere). An image gallery
for Comet Holmes can be found at:
http://spaceweather.com/comets/gallery_holmes.html

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ASTRONOMY & SPACE CALENDARS 2008

Free gift wrap on Calendar purchases of $20 or more!

Skywatcher's 2008 Calendar
First published in 1997, this award-winning calendar-book has evolved into
a unique educational tool and sky chart reference guide for children and
adults alike. Vivid color sky charts, daily data, and insightful articles
alert you to planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, lunar and solar
eclipses, and much more.
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

Astronomy 2008
This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence
Dickinson, author of NightWatch, who brings a wealth of practical
experience to the calendar's daily diary of predicted celestial events,
ranging from meteor showers to eclipses.
http://www.skymaps.com/38314/

More Astronomy & Space Calendars
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

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COMPARE PRINTED STAR ATLASES

Quickly compare the key features of all current printed star altases.
http://www.skymaps.com/compare_star_atlases/

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ASTRONOMY A GO-GO! PODCAST

AaGG is a weekly podcast that covers what you can see in the sky for the
month, astronomy news, astronomy how-to, music and more. A podcast is an
Internet audio program you can listen to on your computer or portable audio
player (iPod). AaGG is free just like the vast majority of podcasts. Have a
listen, I'm sure you will agree that Alice Few does an excellent job at
producing AaGG. Look out for this month's Guided Tour of the Sky due to be
released in the next few days. We'll have a direct link from Skymaps.com
once it's out.

You can listen to the show online at the AaGG Web Site:
http://astronomy.libsyn.com/

or subscribe using a free tool, such as iTunes:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/

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DISTRIBUTION OF TESM PRINTED HANDOUTS

Skymaps.com has a new policy for the distribution of printed handouts of
The Evening Sky Map (TESM). Commencing with the January 2006 issue,
Individuals and Astronomy Education Groups wishing to distribute printed
handouts of TESM no longer need to submit a Copyright Permission Form for
non-commercial educational use.

Under the new Non-Commercial Educational Use policy, Individuals may make
and distribute up to 30 printed handouts of TESM each month for use by
their family or friends. Astronomy Education Groups may make and distribute
up to 300 copies of TESM each month for non-commercial educational use.

Individuals or Astronomy Education Groups wishing to make use of the new
policy must comply by the Terms of Use detailed at:
<http://www.skymaps.com/terms.html>

The new policy makes it quicker and easier for Astronomy-related groups and
educators to make timely use of The Evening Sky Map. Please contact me if
you have any questions or comments regarding the new policy.
<mailto:info@...>

Note, reprint fees *may* apply in the following cases:
* Any use of a commercial nature
* Publication including bundling with other publications
* More than 300 copies per month

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HELP SUPPORT THE EVENING SKY MAP & SKY CALENDAR

You can support the continued production and distribution of The Evening Sky
Map
& Sky Calendar by making a small donation. Simply click the link below.
All donations are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your support!
http://www.skymaps.com/donate/

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