Podcast: Night-sky targets for June 5-12, 2009
The variable star R Coronae Borealis, open cluster NGC 6124, and globular cluster NGC 6144 are nicely visible in the next few days.
Published:
June 4, 2009
 Look for the novae in Scorpius, in the southern sky, before dawn.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
In each episode, Michael highlights:
- One object you can see without any optical aid
- One object you can see with a small (4-inch) telescope
- One object you can see with at least an 8-inch telescope
Targets for June 5-12, 2009
Naked eye: Variable star R Coronae Borealis
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 6124
8-inch or larger telescope: Globular cluster NGC 6144
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