Podcast: Night-sky targets for March 6-13, 2009
The Head of Hydra, open cluster NGC 1981, and reflection nebula NGC 1999 are nicely visible in the next few days.
By
Michael E. Bakich —
Published:
March 5, 2009 Hydra the Water Snake meanders across the sky. Here are the stars of its head and western half.
Photo by Astronomy: 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 March 6-13, 2009
Naked eye: Head of Hydra
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 1981
8-inch or larger telescope: Reflection nebula NGC 1999 |
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Podcast transcript
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Previous episodes:
- February 27-March 6, 2009: Constellation Columba, globular cluster NGC 1851, and spiral galaxy NGC 1808
- February 20-27, 2009: Beehive Cluster, open cluster M50, and the Rosette Nebula
- February 13-20, 2009: Open cluster M41, the Tau Canis Majoris Cluster, and Thor's Helmet
- February 6-13, 2009: Canis Minor, M78, and the Witch Head Nebula
- January 30-February 6, 2009: Heavenly G, NGC 2112, and the Double Bubble Nebula
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