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From: jackh@zehntel.UUCP (jack hagerty)
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Subject: Re: Re: Planets visible above the western horizon this month?
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Date: Tue, 4-Dec-84 14:08:45 EST
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> 
> The brighter one is Venus. 
> 
> The other planet is Jupiter. 
> 
> Further up in the sky appears Mars...
> 
> And, though I haven't been in a good position to see it, Mercury should be
> visible immediately after sunset..
>  
> Therefore, it is possible without aid of a telescope to see 5 planets at
> sunset time.
> 
> 					Mike Johnston

Five planets? Maybe Mike includes looking down at his feet! :-)

                                      Jack Hagerty, Zehntle Inc.
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