
You’ll find two of this week’s observing targets in the constellation Cepheus: the double star Kurhah (Xi [ξ] Cephei) and open cluster NGC 7380.
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 October 3–10, 2013
Binoculars: The Double Star Kurhah (Xi [ξ] Cephei)
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 7380
Large telescope: Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7582