The constellation Lacerta, the Pinwheel Galaxy (M33), and Mirach’s Ghost (NGC 404)
November 1–8, 2012: The constellation Lacerta is an excellent target
for naked-eye observers, the Pinwheel Galaxy (M33) in Triangulum offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek
out Mirach's Ghost (NGC 404) in Andromeda.
Published:
November 1, 2012
 Lacerta the Lizard contains none of the 200 brightest stars, no named star, no meteor shower, and no Messier object. It does contain one notable deep-sky object: open cluster NGC 7243. Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for November 1–8, 2012
Naked eye: The constellation Lacerta the Lizard
Small telescope: The Pinwheel Galaxy (M33)
Large telescope: Mirach's Ghost (NGC 404) |
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