NYC Comets
"Mickey"
The Virgo Cluster of galaxies is a popular spring observing target for amateurs with telescopes. When scanning with a telescope on approach to the Virgo Cluster, I usually start from the east, from near Delta or Epsilon Virginis. For many years, I’ve been aware of a distinctive group of four stars, which I think of as the gateway to the Virgo Cluster. Others might call it Y-shaped, but for some reason it’s always reminded me of a Mickey Mouse head—neck, head, and two enormous ears. When I see “Mickey”, I know the Virgo Cluster is near.
"Mickey"
The Virgo Cluster of galaxies is a popular spring observing target for amateurs with telescopes. When scanning with a telescope on approach to the Virgo Cluster, I usually start from the east, from near Delta or Epsilon Virginis. For many years, I’ve been aware of a distinctive group of four stars, which I think of as the gateway to the Virgo Cluster. Others might call it Y-shaped, but for some reason it’s always reminded me of a Mickey Mouse head—neck, head, and two enormous ears. When I see “Mickey”, I know the Virgo Cluster is near.