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Observing podcast: Rho Ophiuchi region, the Turtle Nebula, and the Cat's Paw Nebula

July 1-8, 2010: The Rho Ophiuchi region is a nice target for beginning observers, while the Turtle Nebula and the Cat's Paw Nebula provide nice targets for telescope owners.
By Michael E. Bakich
Published: July 1, 2010
The Turtle Nebula, NGC 6210
The strongman Hercules boasts the stunning planetary NGC 6210.
Photo by Astronomy: Theo Cobb
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 July 1-8, 2010
    Naked eye: Rho Ophiuchi region
    Small telescope: Turtle Nebula
    8-inch or larger telescope: Cat's Paw Nebula


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