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The constellation Ophiuchus is home to two of this week’s targets — Barnard’s Star and the Emerald Nebula (NGC 6572). // 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 August 29–September 5, 2013
Binoculars: Barnard’s Star
Small telescope: The Emerald Nebula (NGC 6572)
Large telescope: The Ink Spot (B86)