Observing podcast: Regulus, Bode's Galaxy (M81), and spiral galaxy NGC 2903
February 26-March 5, 2010: First magnitude star Regulus makes a great target for all observers, while Bode's Galaxy (M81) and spiral galaxy NGC 2903 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
February 25, 2010
Each week, Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael Bakich, a master at explaining how to observe, posts a podcast about three objects or events you can see in the sky.
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 February 26-March 5, 2010
Naked eye: Regulus
Small telescope: Bode's Galaxy (M81)
8-inch or larger telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 2903
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