Open cluster NGC 3572, spiral galaxy NGC 3511, and elliptical galaxy NGC 3610
April 5–12, 2012: Open cluster NGC 3572 in Carina offers small-telescope owners a nice view, while large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 3511 in Crater and elliptical galaxy NGC 3610 in Ursa Major.
Published:
April 5, 2012
 NGC 3511, a nearly edge-on spiral and another of the sky’s “needles,” lies 2° west of Beta (β) Crateris.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for April 5–12, 2012
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 3572
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 3511
Large telescope: Elliptical galaxy NGC 3610 |
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