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 4–11, 2012
Naked eye: The Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
Small telescope: The double star Gamma (γ) Andromedae
Large telescope: The Deer Lick Group in Pegasus
The Andromeda Galaxy, the double star Gamma Andromedae, and the Deer Lick Group
October 4–11, 2012: The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is an excellent target for naked-eye and binocular observers, the double star Gamma (γ) Andromedae offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Deer Lick Group in Pegasus.