
The constellation Auriga is home to two of this week’s observing targets: The Kids asterism and the Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405). 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 December 20–27, 2012
Naked eye: The Kids asterism
Small telescope: Pazmino’s Cluster (Stock 23)
Large telescope: The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)