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Open cluster NGC 7510, globular cluster NGC 7492, and the Pegasus Dwarf

September 29–October 6, 2011: Open cluster NGC 7510 in Cepheus offers small-telescope owners a nice view, while large-telescope owners can seek out globular cluster NGC 7492 in Aquarius and the Pegasus Dwarf.

By Michael E. Bakich
Published: September 29, 2011
Cepheus
This week’s small-telescope target, open cluster NGC 7510, lies 5° west-northwest of magnitude 4.9 Tau (τ) Cassiopeiae.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
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 September 29–October 6, 2011

Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 7510
Large telescope: Globular cluster NGC 7492
Large telescope: The Pegasus Dwarf
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