Podcast: Night-sky targets for May 1-8, 2009
Zubeneschamali, globular cluster M5, and elliptical galaxy NGC 4697 are nicely visible in the next few days.
By
Michael E. Bakich —
Published:
April 30, 2009 1 a.m. on March 1; 11 p.m. on April 1; 9 p.m. on May 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 May 1-8, 2009
Naked eye: Zubeneschamali
Small telescope: Globular cluster M5
8-inch or larger telescope: Elliptical galaxy NGC 4697 |
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Podcast transcript
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Previous episodes:
- April 24-May 1, 2009: The Kite, globular cluster M53, and the Hockey Stick Galaxy
- April 17-24, 2009: Spring Triangle, the Mini Coathanger, and irregular galaxy NGC 4449
- April 10-17, 2009: The Y of Virgo, globular cluster M3, and spiral galaxy NGC 4731
- April 3-10, 2009: The Broken Engagement Ring, globular cluster M68, and the Helix Galaxy
- March 27-April 3, 2009: Coma Berenices Star Cluster, the Stargate, and spiral galaxy M99
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