The Omicron Velorum Cluster, spiral galaxy NGC 2784, and spiral galaxy NGC 2787

March 3–10, 2016: The Omicron Velorum Cluster offers small-telescope owners a nice view, while large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 2784 in Hydra and spiral galaxy NGC 2787 in Ursa Major.
By | Published: March 3, 2016 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
Hydra-west
Sprial galaxy NGC 2784 lies between the borders of Hydra and Pyxis.
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 March 3–10, 2016

Small telescope: The Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391)
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 2784
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 2787