Observing podcast: Lyrid meteor shower, globular cluster NGC 3201, and spiral galaxy NGC 3311
April 22-29, 2010: The Lyrid meteor shower is a nice observing event for all observers, while globular cluster NGC 3201 andspiral galaxy NGC 3311 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
April 22, 2010
 The Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 22. After midnight, an observer at a dark site may spot as many as 20 meteors each hour.
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 April 22-29, 2010
Naked eye: Lyrid meteor shower
Small telescope: Globular cluster NGC 3201
8-inch or larger telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 3311
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