
To find this week’s binocular target, caron star V Hydrae, look toward the center of the huge constellation Hydra. V Hydrae lies near that star pattern’s border with the constellation Crater. // 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 May 16–23, 2013
Binoculars: Carbon star V Hydrae
Small telescope: Globular cluster NGC 5634
Large telescope: Ursa Minor Dwarf