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BASIL February 2024

The front cover of BASIL shows images of the Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49) and the Tadpole Nebula (IC 410), taken by BAS member David Bennett.

Observing highlights of the month include:

• 7 February: Dark skies for comet 62P/Tsuchinshan
• 14 & 15 February: Waxing crescent Moon near Jupiter (pm)
• 16 February: First quarter Moon south of the Pleiades (pm)
• 17 February: Lunar X and V optimal to view around 00:40 UT
• 22 February: Venus and Mars lie 38-arcminutes apart (dawn)

29 well placed observing targets for the month are listed on p24-25, with more information given for 5 selected targets.

Society News includes meetings and events planned for February/March and photos from the opening of the Star-Chair at Failand on 12 Jan 2024.