The Skies in May by Leslie C Beard
An article discusses the farthest observable objects in space, distances to spiral nebulae, and the observable universe. It explains telescope limits, star counts, and the vast number of stars and nebulae, noting future advances may push boundaries further. It also covers star densities, nearest celestial bodies, and the rarity of star collisions.
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Mt. Wilson Observatory
Ait. Wilson
Edwin Tubble
Mit. Wilson
Inquirer
Hubble
Earth
Lick
Met. Wilson
Moon
Venus
Proxima Centauri
Star Map Guides May Evening Sky View
The text describes early evening visibility in May with Leo and Gentini in the western sky, Virgo in the southeast, Eooles in the east, Ursa Major on the northern meridian, Hydra with Corvus and Crater across the southern sky, Auriga with Capella still above the horizon, Vega in Lyra rising in the northeast, Spica in Virgo at southeast, and Arcturus near Bootes as a prominent reddish-yellow star.
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Leo
Gentini
Virgo
Eooles
Ursa Major
Hydra
Corvus
Crater
Cancer
Auriga
Vega
Lyra
Spica
Bootes
Arcturus
May celestial positions for Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune
May observations note Mercury as a morning star early in May and an evening star on May Day analysis. Venus moves into Gemini and then sets after sunset mid month. Mars remains in Gemini in evenings and nears Venus. Jupiter in Pisces appears as a morning star around mid month. Saturn reaches opposition May 26 and is poorly placed for northern observers, near Antares in Scorpio. Uranus rises about four hours before the sun at month end. Neptune visible only via telescope, about cre degrees west of Gamma He August star.
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Mercury
Venus
Gemini
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Mide
Antares
Uranus
Neptune
West End trolley to be replaced by bus service petitioned
A petition to the Mayor and Council requests Potomac Moison Co authority to switch West End trolley service to buses as West Washington street is repaved toward the Court House. Signers report wide support with few opposed, reflecting local resident backing. Locomotives were banned from entering London Euston station for ten years after 1835 to prevent frightening horses.
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West End
Potomac Moison Co
West Washington Street
Court House
Euston
London
Vieneb Birdman Drowhin Caboved Sets Flight Record
The renowned Vieneb birdman Drowhin Caboved is noted for holding a world sustained flight record. Ahead of the recent sensational fight over New York between Agsosta and Chamberlin, Caboved previously shared the record.
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New York
Drowhin Caboved
Agsosta
Chamberlin
Drouhin
Sworld
Driver Held for Killing Sheep on Breathville Road
W H H Iffendahl of this city was arrested after failing to stop when his automobile struck and killed nine sheep driven along the Breathville road by Clarence Rhodes and partners. The incident occurred Wednesday. Iffendahl was brought before Justice QO Middiekaulf this afternoon.
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Iis
Case Chine
Alimony Awarded to Lita Chaplin
Alimony granted to Lita Chaplin in a divorce suit from Ch Chaplin by Superior Judge Guerin. Retroactive payments begin January 10, the filing date. Award includes 3400 for attorney fees and 1629.12 for legal expenses.
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Lita Chaplin
Yey Chaplin
Ch Chaplin
Wrist Injury Report From Prospect Street Incident
Mrs. d Robert J. Wright of South Prospect Street sustained a wrist injury after she shied and fell on a Thursday evening. Medical attention was sought and the event was recorded as a local accident report.
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Robert J. Wright
South Prospect Street
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Harry C. Main
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H. R. Wagner
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Newberry’s
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