What to look at tonight?

[leo82]

Hi all,

For some reason I observe during winter and it's always the same targets.

I did try looking for m13 and m57 the other night, only problem was they were both directly overhead and was a bit uncomfortable trying to find new targets at that kind of angle. I did however have a look at albireo, it is a great sight.

What are some good targets to have a look at using a 130mm reflector at this time of year?

Many thanks.

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

Assuming you're staying up late to midnight and beyond, there are some great open clusters on view toward the NE that will show nicely in a 130mm reflector even with light pollution.

M52, NGC 663, M103, NGC 457 (Owl Cluster) in Cassiopeia.

NGC 869 & NGC 884 Double Cluster, and M34 in Perseus.

All are quite close together and easy to navigate around. Amongst that lot there's also several double stars. Check out Sky Safari.

 

 

Edited August 25, 2019 by ScouseSpaceCadet

[John]

M27 (Dumbell Nebula) in Vulpecula looks good in smaller apertures and is a bit lower down than M57 currently.

Later on in the night, M5 (globular cluster) in Pegasus is a nice target.

 

[Mark Daniels]

Andromeda galaxy looked quite bright past couple of nights

[leo82]

thanks guys.

I have jotted these down and shall have a look for them soon, I dont think i'll be out to late I can already feel my eyes shutting.