Two open clusters in Canis Major, emission nebula NGC 2316, and spiral galaxy NGC 2280

January 21–28, 2016: Open clusters NGC 2204 and NGC 2243 in Canis Major offer small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek out emission nebula NGC 2316 in Monoceros and sprial galaxy NGC 2280 in Canis Major.
By | Published: January 21, 2016 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

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Key Takeaways:

  • The emission nebula NGC 2316, located in Monoceros, is described as a small, comet-shaped object situated 1° northwest of the open cluster M50.
  • NGC 2316 is designated as a target for large telescopes during the observational period of January 21–28, 2016.
  • This information is presented within the context of a weekly podcast by Michael E. Bakich, Senior Editor at Astronomy magazine, which offers guidance on observable celestial objects.
  • Additional observational targets for the specified week include open clusters NGC 2204 and NGC 2243 for small telescopes, and the spiral galaxy NGC 2280 for large telescopes.
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Emission nebula NGC 2316 in Monoceros is a small comet-shaped nebula that lies 1° northwest of open cluster M50.
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 January 21–28, 2016
Small telescope: Open clusters NGC 2204 and NGC 2243
Large telescope: Emission nebula NGC 2316
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 2280

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