Eyes on the Sky: Aug 6 thru Aug 12

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Channel: Eyes on the Sky · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Cassiopeia is a medium-sized constellation easily identified by its distinctive "W" shape in the northeastern, evening sky this time of year.  With the Milky Way running right through it, there are also many open star clusters visible here - PLUS, a giant, far off star as well!  The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend with excellent timing; there are tips on when and where to look both in the video, and at www.eyesonthesky.com.  

Don't miss the pairing of Mars and Saturn in the evening sky, and Jupiter and Venus in the morning sky.  See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky," astronomy made easy.

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