Double star Eta Cassiopeiae, M32 and NGC 205, and spiral galaxy NGC 7814

October 23–30, 2014: The double star Eta (η) Cassiopeiae is an excellent target for binocular observers, Andromeda Galaxy companions M32 and NGC 205 offer small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 7814 in Pegasus.
By | Published: October 23, 2014 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Andromeda
This week’s small-telescope targets are the pair of bright elliptical galaxies, M32 and NGC 205, that flank the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).
Astronomy: Roen Kelly

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 October 23–30, 2014
Binoculars: Eta (η) Cassiopeiae
Small telescope: M32 and NGC 205
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 7814

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