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Professor Irving Robbins, Observatory Director

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Staten Island, NY * Lat: 40 36 15.5N * Long: 74 09 9.8W

Astronomy Program

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(for specifics, see your Teacher's website)

" See The Sky at CSI"!

OBSERVING SCHEDULE
and Information LINK

COMET LULIN, AND OTHERS IMAGES

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WIDE FIELD VIEW OF COMET LULIN

COMET LULIN'S CORE

CRAB NEBULA (M1) ~ A SUPERNOVA REMNANT

ORION NEBULA (M42) ~ A STELLAR NURSERY

CORE OF THE ROSETTE NEBULA ~ (WITH MANY YOUNG STARS)

Other observatories and observing programs in the New York Area
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OBSERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Though this link is designed for CSI students it contains information for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of Astronomy and Observing the heavens.
If you plan to purchase a telescope, it is suggested you get involved with Amateur Astronomers of NYC or the Jersey groups found at this link so that you get one that is useful and suites your needs.

(contact: Prof. Robbins, the Director, if you need additional information)

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Astrophysical Observatory
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