# #531 - 12 Months of Messier April Edition

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Podcast: [The Actual Astronomy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-actual-astronomy-podcast-502016)
Published: 2026-04-20T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://actualastronomy.podbean.com/e/531-12-months-of-messier-april-edition/
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## Resource

Chris and Shane discuss the best Messier objects to observe in April. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.com

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