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 1–8, 2013
Naked eyes: The constellation Sagitta the Arrow
Small telescope: The Mu Normae Cluster (NGC 6169)
Large telescope: Combination object NGC 6188/6193
The constellation Sagitta, the Mu Normae Cluster (NGC 6169), and combination object NGC 6188/6193
August 1–8, 2013: The constellation Sagitta is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, the Mu Normae Cluster (NGC 6169) offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out combination object NGC 6188/6193 in Ara.