Podcast: Night-sky targets for December 26, 2008-January 2, 2009
Orion's Belt, open cluster M35, and the Christmas Tree Cluster are visible in the next few days.
Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor
 Paul Gardner is a member of the University of Central Florida Astronomical Society. He imaged the region on November 13, 2004, from the Chiefland Star Party in Florida. Equipment used: Nikon D70 digital camera, 50mm lens at f/2.8, guided with 14-inch Meade LX200 at f/6.3, for a 10-minute exposure Paul Gardner [View Larger Image] In each episode, Michael highlights:
Targets for December 23, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Small telescope: Open cluster M35 8-inch or larger telescope: The Christmas Tree Cluster |
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Orion’s Belt, open cluster M35, and the Christmas Tree Cluster (File Size: 5865 KB) |
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