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Listed below are some of the most impressive deep-sky objects for beginners
to hunt down. These objects are relatively easy to find and will wow
anyone looking through your telescope! The moon and planets are also great
targets but are visible in different parts of the sky in different years. Software
and current magazines will give the location of the planets at any given time.
The moon, Jupiter and Saturn are by far the most impressive solar system objects
and are must-sees if they are out. For beautiful targets beyond the solar
system, check out the objects below.
Spring Objects
| Object Name |
Type of Object |
Constellation |
| M3 |
Globular Cluster |
Canes Venatici |
| Beehive Cluster (M44) |
Star Cluster |
Cancer |
| Algieba |
Double Star |
Leo |
| Mizar |
Double Star |
Ursa Major |
Summer Objects
| Object Name |
Type of Object |
Constellation |
| Butterfly Cluster (M6) |
Star Cluster |
Scorpius |
| M7 |
Star Cluster |
Scorpius |
| Lagoon Nebula (M8) |
Diffuse Nebula & Star Cluster |
Sagittarius |
| Wild Duck Cluster (M11) |
Star Cluster |
Scutum |
| M13 |
Globular Cluster |
Hercules |
| Swan Nebula (M17) |
Diffuse Nebula |
Sagittarius |
| Ring Nebula (M57) |
Planetary Nebula |
Lyra |
| Albireo |
Double Star |
Cygnus |
Fall Objects
| Object Name |
Type of Object |
Constellation |
| M2 |
Globular Cluster |
Aquarius |
| M15 |
Globular Cluster |
Pegasus |
| Andromeda Galaxy (M31) |
Galaxy |
Andromeda |
| Double Cluster (NGC869 & 884) |
Star Clusters |
Perseus |
Winter Objects
| Object Name |
Type of Object |
Constellation |
| M35 |
Star Cluster |
Gemini |
| M36 |
Star Cluster |
Auriga |
| M37 |
Star Cluster |
Auriga |
| M41 |
Star Cluster |
Canis Major |
| Orion Nebula (M42) |
Diffuse Nebula |
Orion |
| The Pleiades (M45) |
Star Cluster |
Taurus |

Observing with a Telescope
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