Issue 626: In the Bear’s Den with M101, M81, M82, M97, and M108

Little Debbie's new light shroud/dew shield has made a big difference! As I have often said, “In spring, a young (or not so young) astronomer’s mind turns to thoughts of galaxies.” It’s difficult to believe spring is suddenly rolling along, and the summer star pictures are making their presence felt in the east, but here we are. Time to get after those island universes, muchachos. If only it were…