The double star 54 Leonis, spiral galaxy NGC 3198, and emission nebula NGC 3199
March 22–March 29, 2012: The double star 54 Leonis offers small-telescope owners a nice view, while large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 3198 in Ursa Major and emission nebula NGC 3199 in Carina.
Published:
March 22, 2012
 You can find mission nebula NGC 3199, which lies in Carina the Keel, 4.4° southeast of magnitude 3.5 Phi (φ) Velorum.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for March 22–29, 2012
Small telescope: Double star 54 Leonis
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 3198
Large telescope: Emission nebula NGC 3199 |
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