Podcast: Night-sky targets for July 3-10, 2009
This week, the False Comet makes a great object for beginning observers, while open cluster M23 and globular cluster M69 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
July 2, 2009
 Tour M8's neighborhood on a clear August night using this finder chart.
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 July 3-10, 2009
Naked eye: The False Comet
Small telescope: Open cluster M23
8-inch or larger telescope: Globular cluster M69
The weekly podcast and complete transcript are available to registered members of Astronomy.com. The podcast remains FREE, so please create an account below to make sure you don't miss an episode! |
Registration is FREE and takes only a few minutes to complete. Registered members get access to these great online features:
- Participate in our forums and online community
- Comment on articles
- Receive our e-mail newsletter
- Manage your account online
- Much more!
|
Already registered?
Login to view this article
|
Haven't registered yet?
Register below
|