Observing podcast: Cor Caroli, the Pearl Cluster, and the Leo Triplet
May 6-13, 2010: Cor Caroli is a nice target for beginners, while the Pearl Cluster and the Leo Triplet provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
May 6, 2010
 Cor Caroli (Alpha [α] Canum Venaticorum) is the brightest star in the northern constellation Canes Venatici the Hunting Dogs. It shines at magnitude 2.8, but the constellation it belongs to is faint. So, just look 17.5° due south of Alioth (Epsilon [ε] Ursae Majoris) in the Big Dipper's handle.
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 May 6-13, 2010
Naked eye: Cor Caroli
Small telescope: Pearl Cluster
8-inch or larger telescope: Leo Triplet
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