Podcast: Night-sky targets for February 27-March 6, 2009
The constellation Columba, globular cluster NGC 1851, and spiral galaxy NGC 1808 are nicely visible in this week's sky.
Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor
 Columba the Dove, pictured here, is the only surviving constellation named after an object in the Bible. Columba represents the dove that Noah sent out to test whether the waters from the Great Flood had receded. The point in the sky away from which our Sun seems to be heading, known as the solar antapex, lies within the boundaries of this constellation. Linda Hall Library [View Larger Image] In each episode, Michael highlights:
Targets for February 27-March 6, 2009
Small telescope: Globular cluster NGC 1851 8-inch or larger telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 1808 |
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