Open cluster NGC 1342, spiral galaxy NGC 1313, and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1398

November 29–December 6, 2012: Open cluster NGC 1342 in Perseus offers small-telescope owners nice views, while large-telescope owners can seek out spiral galaxy NGC 1313 in Reticulum and barred spiral galaxy NGC 1398 in Fornax.

By Michael E. Bakich

Published: November 29, 2012

Spiral galaxy NGC 1313 sits in the southwest corner of Reticulum, 3.2° southwest of magnitude 3.8 Beta (β) Reticuli. 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 November 29–December 6, 2012
Small telescope: Open cluster NGC 1342
Large telescope: Spiral galaxy NGC 1313
Large telescope: Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1398

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