The Snow Collar Galaxy (NGC 1291), planetary nebula NGC 1360, and Hind’s Variable Nebula (NGC 1555)

December 18–25, 2014: The Snow Collar Galaxy (NGC 1291) in Eridanus and planetary nebula NGC 1360 in Fornax offer small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek out Hind's Variable Nebula (NGC 1555) in Taurus.
By | Published: December 18, 2014 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Fornax

This week’s two small-telescope targets, the Snow Collar Galaxy (NGC 1291) and planetary nebula NGC 1360, lie in adjacent constellations, Eridanus and Fornax, respectively.

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Targets for December 18–25, 2014


Small telescope: The Snow Collar Galaxy (NGC 1291)
Small telescope: Planetary nebula NGC 1360
Large telescope: Hind’s Variable Nebula (NGC 1555)