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January 2013

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The Heavenly G, open cluster NGC 2112, and the Double Bubble Nebula (NGC 2371–2)

January 31–February 7, 2013: The asterism known as the Heavenly G is an excellent target for naked-eye observers, open cluster NGC 2112 in Orion offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Double Bubble Nebula (NGC 2371–2) in Gemini.

By Michael E. Bakich // Published: January 31, 2013

The constellation Lepus, the Crab Nebula (M1), and the Raspberry Nebula (IC 418)

January 24–31, 2013: The small constellation Lepus the Hare is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, the Crab Nebula (M1) in Taurus offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Raspberry Nebula (IC 418) in Lepus.

By Michael E. Bakich // Published: January 24, 2013

Twin stars Castor and Pollux, the 9–12 Geminorum Cluster, and the Eskimo Nebula

January 17–24, 2013: It's time to explore Gemini. Twin stars Castor and Pollux are excellent targets for naked-eye observers, the 9–12 Geminorum Cluster offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2392).

By Michael E. Bakich // Published: January 17, 2013

The extinct constellation Musca Borealis, open cluster Collinder 464, and spiral galaxy NGC 2403

January 10–17, 2013: The extinct constellation Musca Borealis the Northern Fly is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, open cluster Collinder 464 in Camelopardalis offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 2403 in Camelopardalis.

By Michael E. Bakich // Published: January 10, 2013

The double star Alnitak, open cluster NGC 1817, and the Oyster Nebula (NGC 1501)

January 3–10, 2013: The double star Alnitak in Orion is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, open cluster NGC 1817 in Taurus offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Oyster Nebula (NGC 1501) in Camelopardalis.

By Michael E. Bakich // Published: January 3, 2013