From the August 2007 issue

Glenn Chaple’s observing basics: Angular distances and colors

August 2007: Learn how to measure the sky you see and find colorful double star.
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“The new comet will be 30 degrees above the western horizon at sunset.”

“Venus is 1½ degrees from the Moon tonight.”