Open cluster NGC 5822, spiral galaxy NGC 5962, and spiral galaxy NGC 5965

May 31–June 7, 2012: Open cluster NGC 5822 in Lupus offers small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 5962 in Serpens Caput and spiral galaxy NGC 5965 in Draco.

By Michael E. Bakich

Published: May 31, 2012

You’ll find spiral galaxy NGC 5962 in northern Serpens, just west of the three stars — Beta (β), Gamma (γ), and Kappa (κ) Serpentis — that form the Serpent’s head.

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 or more objects or events you can see in the sky.

Targets for May 31–June 7, 2012
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 5822
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 5962
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 5965

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