Podcast: Night-sky targets for July 10-17, 2009
This week, the Teapot of Sagittarius makes a great object for beginning observers, while M4 and the Snake Nebula provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
July 9, 2009
 Positioned above the Teapot, M20 and M21 are easily locatred by following the "steam" rising from the asterism's spout.
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 July 10-17, 2009
Naked eye: The Teapot of Sagittarius
Small telescope: Globular cluster M4
8-inch or larger telescope: The Snake Nebula
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