Algol, spiral galaxy M77, and the Heart Nebula (IC 1805)
December 6–13, 2012: Algol in Perseus is an excellent target
for naked-eye and binocular observers, spiral galaxy M77 in Cetus offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Heart Nebula (IC 1805) in Cassiopeia.
Published:
December 6, 2012
 The relatively bright spiral galaxy M77 lies only 0.9° east-southeast of magnitude 4.1 Delta (δ) Ceti. Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for December 6–13, 2012
Naked eye: The variable star Algol
Small telescope: Spiral galaxy M77
Large telescope: The Heart Nebula (IC 1805) |
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