Observing podcast: Open cluster NGC 7243, the double star Delta Cephei, and spiral galaxy NGC 7332
September 23-30, 2010: Open cluster NGC 7243 makes a nice target for beginning observers, while the double star Delta Cephei and the spiral galaxy NGC 7332 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
September 23, 2010
 The house-shaped constellation Cepheus harbors one of the sky’s most famous stars: Delta (δ) Cephei. You can find it just off the house’s southeastern edge.
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 September 23-30, 2010
Naked eye: Open cluster NGC 7243
Small telescope: Double star Delta Cephei
8-inch or larger telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 7332
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