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The Sky Today on Friday, October 9: Dense, ancient M30

October 9, 2026 · Astronomy Magazine

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column.  October 8: Perfectly placed Pallas Swimming high above the southern horizon after dark, Capricornus the Sea Goat is home to just one Messier object: M30. This compact globular cluster shines at magnitude 7.2 and is perfectly positioned for viewing with binoculars orContinue reading "The Sky Today on Friday, October 9: Dense, ancient M30"

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