Podcast: Night-sky targets for October 31-November 7, 2008
Constellation Lacerta, the Pinwheel Galaxy, and Mirach's Ghost are visible in this week's night sky.
Michael E. Bakich
 The Pinwheel Galaxy (M33) in Triangulum is a member of our Local Group. Ware used his 8-inch Meade LX6 at f/10 to create this image. He took 90- and 180-minute exposures on Kodak Technical Pan film and two 60-minute exposures on Fuji HG 400 color film. Jason Ware [View Larger Image] In each episode, Michael highlights:
Targets for October 31-November 7, 2008 Naked-eye: Constellation Lacerta Small-telescope: Pinwheel Galaxy 8-inch or larger telescope: Mirach's Ghost |
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| You can read the episode's transcript at the Astronomy.com blog. The transcript contains additional links to resources within Astronomy.com to help your observing. Check out the Astronomy.com's interactive star chart to see an accurate map of your sky. It'll help you locate some of this week's key targets. Astronomy magazine subscribers have access to a slew of cool functions with StarDome PLUS. After you listen to the podcast and try to find the objects, be sure to share your observing experiences with us by leaving a comment at the blog or in the Reader forums. Subscribe to Astronomy magazine podcasts through iTunes. |
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