Observing podcast: Open cluster M25, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly Cluster, and the Lost in Space Galaxy
August 19-26, 2010: Open cluster M25 makes a nice target for beginning observers, while the Black Swallowtail Butterfly Cluster and the Lost in Space Galaxy provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
August 19, 2010
 Tour M8's neighborhood on a clear August night using this finder chart.
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 August 19-26, 2010
Naked eye: Open cluster M25
Small telescope: Black Swallowtail Butterfly Cluster
8-inch or larger telescope: Lost in Space Galaxy
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