October Skies

M52, a fine and rich open cluster containing about 100 stars. Its most prominent member is an orange star of magnitude 8.0 near the cluster's edge. Shines at mag. 7

M103 is far poorer than M52, with only about 25 stars. Its most prominent member is actually a closer, superimposed double star; it consists of a 7th-magnitude primary and 10th-magnitude secondary.

NGC457 is a loose open cluster with its brightest member being Phi Cassiopeiae, a supergiant star of magnitude 5.0. However, it is uncertain whether Phi Cassiopeiae is part of the open cluster or not. The stars of NGC 457, arrayed in chains and resembles an owl hence the name "Owl Cluster"

NGC663 is a small open cluster. Shining at 7th magnitude roughly 80 members. Nice view with medium power. 

NGC185 is a magnitude 9.2 elliptical galaxy of type E0, 2 million light-years away

NGC147 is a magnitude 9.3 elliptical galaxy, like NGC 185 it is an elliptical of type E0; it is 2.3 million light-years from Earth. Both galaxies will need a large scope to see

 

Clear Skies and Happy Halloween, Dave Holland