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Astrophotography targets in August

22 targets are well placed in the August night sky, with 1 galaxy, 19 nebulae, 1 star cluster and 1 Milky Way target. Targets marked peak month are highest around midnight in August.

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Filter
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Hemisphere

22 targets

These months apply in both hemispheres. Targets far south of the celestial equator stay low or never rise from the north, and targets far north do the same from the south. The hemisphere filter hides them. For exact times from your location, use the forecast.