The Large Magellanic Cloud, open cluster NGC 1664, and reflection nebula NGC 1788
January 6-13, 2011: The Large Magellanic Cloud and open cluster NGC 1664 make nice targets for small-telescope owners, while reflection nebula NGC 1788 awaits large-telescope owners.
Published:
January 6, 2011
Each week, Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich, a master at explaining how to observe, posts a podcast about three objects or events you can see in the sky.
Targets for January 6-13, 2011
Naked-eye: The Large Magellanic Cloud
Small-telescope: Open cluster NGC 1664
8-inch or larger telescope: Reflection nebula NGC 1788
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