If you enjoy chasing asteroids, this is your month. Three reach opposition in April and are bright enough to follow in small telescopes: 8 Flora, 10 Hygiea, and 15 Eunomia. They share the same pocket of sky in the Hydra-Virgo-Libra region, making it easy to catch them all in a single observing session. Although in the eyepiece they're indistinguishable from stars, knowing a little about each asteroid helps us appreciate their hidden individuality.
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