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M66 (NGC 3627) Observing Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Leo
M66 (NGC 3627) Observing Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Leo
A complete observing guide for M66 (NGC 3627), a magnitude 8.9 spiral galaxy in Leo and part of the Leo Triplet. Tips for finding and observing it in spring.
M67 (NGC 2682) Observing Guide — Open Cluster in Cancer
M67 (NGC 2682) Observing Guide — Open Cluster in Cancer
A complete observing guide for M67 (NGC 2682), a magnitude 6.1 open cluster in Cancer. One of the oldest known open clusters, ideal for spring observing.
M68 (NGC 4590) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Hydra
M68 (NGC 4590) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Hydra
A complete observing guide for M68 (NGC 4590), a magnitude 7.8 globular cluster in Hydra. Tips for finding and observing this spring globular cluster.
M69 (NGC 6637) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
M69 (NGC 6637) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
A complete observing guide for M69 (NGC 6637), a magnitude 7.6 globular cluster in Sagittarius. Tips for finding and observing this southern summer cluster.
M7 (Ptolemy's Cluster) Complete Guide — Open Cluster in Scorpius
M7 (Ptolemy's Cluster) Complete Guide — Open Cluster in Scorpius
A complete observing guide for Ptolemy's Cluster (M7), a magnitude 3.3 open cluster in Scorpius visible to the naked eye. Tips for finding, observing, and photographing it.
M70 (NGC 6681) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
M70 (NGC 6681) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
A complete observing guide for M70 (NGC 6681), a magnitude 7.9 globular cluster in Sagittarius. Tips for finding and observing this compact summer cluster.
M71 (NGC 6838) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagitta
M71 (NGC 6838) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagitta
A complete observing guide for M71 (NGC 6838), a magnitude 8.2 globular cluster in Sagitta. Tips for finding and observing this unusual, loosely concentrated summer cluster.
M72 (NGC 6981) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Aquarius
M72 (NGC 6981) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Aquarius
A complete observing guide for M72 (NGC 6981), a magnitude 9.3 globular cluster in Aquarius. Tips for finding and observing this challenging autumn globular.
M73 (NGC 6994) Observing Guide — Asterism in Aquarius
M73 (NGC 6994) Observing Guide — Asterism in Aquarius
A complete observing guide for M73 (NGC 6994), a magnitude 9 asterism in Aquarius. Background on this unusual Messier catalog entry.
M74 (NGC 628) Observing Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Pisces
M74 (NGC 628) Observing Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Pisces
A complete observing guide for M74 (NGC 628), a magnitude 9.4 face-on spiral galaxy in Pisces. Tips for finding and observing this notoriously challenging object.
M75 (NGC 6864) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
M75 (NGC 6864) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
A complete observing guide for M75 (NGC 6864), a magnitude 8.5 globular cluster in Sagittarius. Tips for finding and observing this distant, compact cluster.
M76 (Little Dumbbell Nebula) Complete Guide — Planetary Nebula in Perseus
M76 (Little Dumbbell Nebula) Complete Guide — Planetary Nebula in Perseus
A complete observing guide for the Little Dumbbell Nebula (M76), a magnitude 10.1 planetary nebula in Perseus and the faintest object in Messier's catalog.