Observing podcast: Three superb double stars, Ruby Crucis, and spiral galaxy M94
May 20-27, 2010: Three superb double stars are nice targets for beginners, while the Ruby Crucis and spiral galaxy M94 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
May 20, 2010
 1 a.m. on March 1; 11 p.m. on April 1; 9 p.m. on May 1. Add one hour for daylight-saving time.
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 May 20-27, 2010
Naked eye: Three superb double stars
Small telescope: Ruby Crucis
8-inch or larger telescope: Spiral galaxy M94
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