Open cluster NGC 7686, emission nebula NGC 7538, and barred spiral galaxy NGC 7640
October 6–13, 2011: Open cluster NGC 7686 in Andromeda offers small-telescope owners a nice view, while large-telescope owners can seek out emission nebula NGC 7538 in Cepheus and barred spiral galaxy NGC 7640 in Andromeda.
Published:
October 6, 2011
 Emission nebula NGC 7538 lies 5° northwest of magnitude 4.9 Tau (τ) Cassiopeiae. This object is part of a vast array of nebulosity known as the Cassiopeia complex.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for October 6–13, 2011
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 7686
Large telescope: Emission nebula NGC 7538
Large telescope: Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7640 |
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