Observing podcast: Orionid meteor shower, open cluster NGC 7789, and the Bubble Nebula
October 16-23, 2009, the Orionid meteor shower makes a great event for beginning observers, while open cluster NGC 7789 and the Bubble Nebula provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
October 15, 2009
 The Orionid meteor shower peaks before dawn October 21. With no Moon to interfere, observers with dark skies can expect to see up to 30 meteors per hour.
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 October 16-23, 2009
Naked eye: Orionid meteor shower
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 7789
8-inch or larger telescope: Bubble Nebula
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