After 30 years of observing, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite deep-sky objects. These look best with a large telescope, so are great for more experienced observers. The Bug Nebula (NGC 6302) One of the strangest nebulae known makes a good target for large scopes. The Bug Nebula, also known as NGCContinue reading "Summer observing targets for large telescopes"

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As winter’s brilliant stars slip toward the western horizon and the constellations of spring climb higher, Northern Hemisphere observers discover a quieter but richly rewarding sky. Spring is celebrated for its galaxies, yet our own Milky Way offers an equally compelling bounty of open and globular clusters. From youthful, loosely packed groups that still sparkleContinue reading "Observe spring’s star clusters"

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