Podcast: Night-sky targets for February 6-13, 2009
The constellation Canis Minor, M78, and the Witch Head Nebula are nicely visible in the next few days.
Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor
 Region 27's "Milky Nebulosity," first described by William Herschel in 1786, harbors the reflection nebula M78 and the star cluster NGC 2112. Astronomy: Roen Kelly [View Larger Image] In each episode, Michael highlights:
Targets for February 6-13, 2009
Small telescope: M78 8-inch or larger telescope: the Witch Head Nebula |
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