Open cluster NGC 6604, globular cluster NGC 6366, and spiral galaxy NGC 6744
August 2–9, 2012: Open cluster NGC 6604 in Serpens Cauda offers
small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek
out globular cluster NGC 6366 in Ophiuchus and spiral galaxy NGC 6744 in Pavo.
Published:
August 2, 2012
 The magnitude 8.9 globular cluster NGC 6366 lies 3.9° northwest of magnitude 4.6 Mu (μ) Ophiuchi. 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 August 2–9, 2012 Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 6604 Large telescope: Globular cluster NGC 6366 Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 6744 |
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