Podcast: Night-sky targets for October 17-24, 2008
The constellation Piscis Austrinus, globular cluster M2, and the Saturn Nebula are visible in the next few days.
By
Michael E. Bakich —
Published:
October 16, 2008 1 a.m. on September 1; 11 p.m. on October 1; 9 p.m. on November 1. Add one hour for daylight-saving time.
Photo by Roen Kelly
In each episode, Michael highlights:
- One object you can see without any optical aid
- One object you can see with a small (4-inch) telescope
- One object you can see with at least an 8-inch telescope
Targets for October 17-24, 2008
Naked eye: Piscis Austrinus
Small telescope: Globular cluster M2
8-inch or larger telescope: Saturn Nebula (NGC 7009) |
Previous episodes:
- October 10-17, 2008: constellation Equuleus, double star Albireo, and Polarissima Borealis
- October 3-10, 2008: Andromeda Galaxy (M31), the double star Gamma Andromedae, and the Deer Lick Group
- September 26-October 3, 2008: Square of Pegasus, Globular cluster M15, Stephan's Quintet
- September 19-26, 2008: Venus, the Dumbbell Nebula, and NGC 7006
- September 12-18, 2008: Delphinus, the Double Double, and the Blue Snowball
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