Machina Electrica, Cleopatra’s Eye (NGC 1535), and spiral galaxy NGC 1300

December 12–19, 2013: The extinct constellation Machina Electrica is an excellent target for naked-eye observers, Cleopatra's Eye (NGC 1535) in Eridanus offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 1300, also in Eridanus.
By | Published: December 12, 2013 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
Eridanus
Two of this week’s observing targets, Cleopatra’s Eye (NGC 1535) and spiral galaxy NGC 1300, lie within the confines of the constellation Eridanus.
Astronomy: Roen Kelly

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

Targets for December 12–19, 2013
Naked eye: Machina Electrica
Small telescope: Cleopatra’s Eye
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 1300

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