Observing podcast: Circlet of Pisces, the Southern Cigar Galaxy, and elliptical galaxy NGC 7840
October 23-30, 2009, the Circlet of Pisces makes a great event for beginning observers, while the Southern Cigar Galaxy and elliptical galaxy NGC 7840 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
October 22, 2009
Photo by 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 October 23-30, 2009
Naked eye: Circlet of Pisces
Small telescope: Southern Cigar Galaxy
8-inch or larger telescope: Elliptical galaxy NGC 7840
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