Open cluster NGC 1624, emission nebula NGC 1931, and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1964
December 22–29, 2011: Open cluster NGC 1624 in Perseus offers small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek out emission nebula NGC 1931 in Auriga and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1964 in Lepus.
Published:
December 22, 2011
 To find open cluster NGC 1624, look 4.6° east-northeast of magnitude 4.1 Mu (μ) Persei, tucked in the far northeastern corner of Perseus.
Photo by Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Targets for December 22–29, 2011
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 1624
Large telescope: Emission nebula NGC 1931
Large telescope: Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1964 |
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