Open cluster Stock 2, the Sailboat Cluster (NGC 225), and spiral galaxy NGC 247

October 31–November 7, 2013: Open cluster Stock 2 in Cassiopeia is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, the Sailboat Cluster (NGC 225) in Cassiopeia offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 247 in Cetus.
By | Published: October 31, 2013 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
Cetus
You’ll find this week’s large-telescope target, magnitude 9.2 spiral galaxy NGC 247, 2.9° south-southeast of Diphda (Beta [β] Ceti).
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 31–November 7, 2013

Naked eye: Open cluster Stock 2
Small telescope: The Sailboat Cluster (NGC 225)
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 247