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This Sky & Telescope podcast episode for June focuses on observable astronomical phenomena, including a close conjunction of Venus and Jupiter visible in the western sky after sunset. The episode also discusses current astronomical interest in a star located in the Corona Borealis constellation and provides guidance for locating a large but faint constellation for amateur observers.
Why it matters
This content serves as an educational resource for amateur astronomers and the general public to engage with visible celestial events. It promotes accessible astronomy by highlighting naked-eye phenomena that can be observed without specialized equipment.
This month’s episode highlights the close pairing of Venus and Jupiter under way in the western sky after sunset. You’ll also learn why astronomers are fixated on a star in Corona Borealis — and how to find a huge but dim constellation that will likely be new to you. So grab curiosity and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.
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