Open clusters NGC 2266 and NGC 2331, barred spiral galaxy NGC 2336, and emission nebula Sharpless 2–301
January 26–February 2, 2012: Open clusters NGC 2266 and NGC 2331 in Gemini offer small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek out barred spiral galaxy NGC 2336 in Camelopardalis and emission nebula Sharples 2–301 in Canis Major.
Published:
January 26, 2012
 Barred spiral galaxy NGC 2336 sits in a star-poor region, so no easy signpost lies nearby. Find it by heading 15° north-northeast of magnitude 4.6 Gamma (γ) Camelopardalis.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for January 26–February 2, 2012
Small telescope: Open clusters NGC 2266 and NGC 2331
Large telescope: Barred spiral galaxy NGC 2336
Large telescope: Emission nebula Sharpless 2–301 |
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