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The Cranbrook Observatory Cranbrook The is open to open is

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obstructed horizon is a must. Binoculars help. Binoculars must. a is horizon obstructed Canis Minor

above the WSW horizon at 6:30pm. An un- An 6:30pm. at horizon WSW the above east Andromeda

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