Observing podcast: Herschel's Garnet Star, open cluster M39, and globular cluster Palomar 12
September 9-16, 2010: Herschel's Garnet Star makes a nice target for beginning observers, while open cluster M39 and globular cluster Palomar 12 provide nice targets for telescope owners.
Published:
September 9, 2010
 Cepheus’ royal house holds many binocular targets, including the beautiful red variable star Mu Cephei. Bright star clusters also lie within King Cepheus’ realm.
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 September 9-16, 2010
Naked eye: Herschel's Garnet Star
Small telescope: Open cluster M39
8-inch or larger telescope: Globular cluster Palomar 12
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