Observing podcast: Mercury and Venus, spiral galaxy M96, and Coddington's Nebula
April 8-15, 2010: The Eta Carinae Nebula makes a great target for all observers, while the spiral galaxy M95 and the Gamma Leonis group provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
April 7, 2010
 Venus points to Mercury in early April, serving as a helpful guide to the innermost planet. Then, in late April, Venus passes a few degrees south of the Pleiades star cluster (M45).
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 April 8-15, 2010
Naked eye: Mercury and Venus
Small telescope: Spiral galaxy M96
8-inch or larger telescope: Coddington's Nebula
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