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The 9–12 Geminorum Cluster, the Orion Nebula (M42), and the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)

The 9–12 Geminorum Cluster, the Orion Nebula (M42), and the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)

January 16–23, 2014: The 9–12 Geminorum Cluster is an excellent target for binocular observers, the Orion Nebula (M42) offers small-telescope owners stunning views, and large-telescope owners can seek out the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024), also in Orion.

By Michael E. Bakich | Published: Thursday, January 16, 2014

RELATED TOPICS: ASTERISMS | NEBULAE

Orion is home to two of this week's observing targets, the Orion Nebula (M42) and the Flame Nebula (NGC 024).

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 January 16–23, 2014
Binoculars: The 9–12 Geminorum Cluster
Small telescope: The Orion Nebula (M42)
Large telescope: The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)