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The Belt of Venus, the Magic Carpet Nebula (NGC 7027), and emission nebula IC 1396

The Belt of Venus, the Magic Carpet Nebula (NGC 7027), and emission nebula IC 1396

September 5–12, 2013: The Belt of Venus is an excellent target for naked-eye observers, the Magic Carpet Nebula (NGC 7027) in Cygnus offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out emission nebula IC 1396 in Cepheus.

By Michael E. Bakich | Published: Thursday, September 05, 2013

RELATED TOPICS: NEBULAE | ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA

This week's larget telescope target, IC 1396 in Cepheus, is one of the sky's biggest emission nebulae. // Astronomy: Roen Kelly

Each week, Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich, a master at explaining how to observe, posts a podcast about three or more objects or events you can see in the sky.

Targets for September 5–12, 2013
Naked eyes: The Belt of Venus
Small telescope: The Magic Carpet Nebula (NGC 7027)
Large telescope: Emission nebula IC 1396