Picture of the Month: Planetary nebula NGC 3699 in Centaurus
I bring you a wonderfully detailed image of a planetary nebula from the southern skies this month. It has an amazingly complex structure that begs the question: how did it form?
Galaxy of the Month: NGC 3158 in Leo Minor
Owen's left us with a group of galaxies that might be available to more modest telescopes, try it and see. For those with monsterous aperture, or EAA observers, he's also provided a serious challenge nearby.
Nebula or Cluster of the Month: NGC 5897 in Libra
Patrick has an ancient and elusive object for us this May. It will be difficult to observe for those in more northern latitudes, and also for those with poor skies, but who doesn't like a challenge.
Double Stars of the Month: STF 1882, STF 1878, DUN 176 and HLD 121
This month Bob's provided a pair of double stars in each of his chosen constellations of Draco and Lupus. All of them are within reach of modest telescopes and there's even some colour.
Object of the Season: Galaxy Pair NGC 4567/68 in Virgo
Wolfgang Steinicke would appreciate your observations of the galaxy Pair NGC 4567/68 in Virgo for his Object of the Season column in the Deep-Sky Observer.
The Deep-Sky Observer
Profusely illustrated, The Deep-Sky Observer is printed on art paper. Its magazine format encourages all amateurs to make a contribution to the Society's work.
Double Star Section Circulars
Double Star Section Circulars (DSSC) feature the latest techniques and measurements from double star observers around the World. They are available as PDFs for free download.
Observations
Some observations and images provided by amateur astronomers around the globe. We're happy to receive your images, sketches and observations of the deep-sky made in pursuit of your projects.
