Observing podcast: Leonid meteor shower, Silver Coin Galaxy, and IC 1613
November 13-20, 2009, the Leonid meteor shower makes a great event for all observers, while the Silver Coin Galaxy and irregular galaxy IC 1613 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
November 12, 2009
 The Leonid meteor shower peaks November 17, when you might see up to 100 meteors per hour under a dark sky.
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 November 13-20, 2009
Naked eye: Leonid meteor shower
Small telescope: Silver Coin Galaxy
8-inch or larger telescope: Irregular galaxy IC 1613
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