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Bright star SW

vistafinder · 2013-11-21 18:09:28

Anybody know the name of the bright star that can be seen to the south west in the evenings after sunset? I have looked for info on it but cant see anything. Thanks

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21-11-2013 7:09pm

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vistafinder

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Anybody know the name of the bright star that can be seen to the south west in the evenings after sunset?

I have looked for info on it but cant see anything.

Thanks

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#2 21-11-2013 7:20pm
RebelButtMunch

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vistafinder wrote: »

Anybody know the name of the bright star that can be seen to the south west in the evenings after sunset?

I have looked for info on it but cant see anything.

Thanks

Download stellarium. Free and great

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#3 21-11-2013 7:27pm
Kersh

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Venus I would think.

Checkout this guide to the planets

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury

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#4 21-11-2013 8:15pm
vistafinder

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Cool and thanks!

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#5 22-11-2013 12:25pm
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likely venus--it sets at 18:37 tonight

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#6 23-11-2013 8:30pm
jkforde

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if you've an Android phone check out Google's Sky Map - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.stardroid - just point the phone at the point of interest in the sky and it shows the stars and constellations. magic!

🌦️ 6.7kwp, 45°, SSW, mid-Galway 🌦️

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#7 25-11-2013 12:49am
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SkyMap free does the same job on Windows phone.

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