Open cluster M47, emission nebula IC 410, and the Running Man Nebula (NGC 1973/5/7)
January 14–21, 2016: Open cluster M47 in Puppis is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, emission nebula IC 410 in Auriga offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Running Man Nebula (NGC 1973/5/7) in Orion.
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 January 14–21, 2016
Naked eye: Open cluster M47
Small telescope: Emission nebula IC 410
Large telescope: The Running Man Nebula (NGC 1973/5/7)