The Andromeda Galaxy, the double star Gamma Andromedae, and the Deer Lick Group
October 4–11, 2012: The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is an excellent target
for naked-eye and binocular observers, the double star Gamma (γ) Andromedae offers
small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek
out the Deer Lick Group in Pegasus.
Published:
October 4, 2012
 Two of the three objects this week — the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and the double star Gamma (γ) Andromedae — lie within the confines of the constellation Andromeda the Princess. 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 October 4–11, 2012 Naked eye: The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Small telescope: The double star Gamma (γ) Andromedae Large telescope: The Deer Lick Group in Pegasus |
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