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Two Perseus open clusters, emission nebula NGC 1491, and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512

Two Perseus open clusters, emission nebula NGC 1491, and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512

December 4–11, 2014: Open clusters NGC 1444 and NGC 1513 in Perseus offer small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek out emission nebula NGC 1491 in Perseus and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512 in Horologium.

By Michael E. Bakich | Published: Thursday, December 4, 2014

This week's second large-telescope target, barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512, lies 2.1° west-southwest of Alpha (α) Horologii.

Astronomy: Roen Kelly

Each week, Astronomy magazine Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich, a master at explaining how to observe, posts a podcast about three objects or events you can see in the sky.

Targets for December 4–11, 2014
Small telescope: Open clusters NGC 1444 and NGC 1513
Large telescope: Emission nebula NGC 1491
Large telescope: Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512