Picture of the Month: RCW 38 in Vela
Two images this month, neither are from amateurs unfortunately, but both are spectacular. In my defence, I'm continuing my exploration of imaging outside the visible spectrum.
Galaxy of the Month: NGC 3044 in Sextans
A solitary galaxy from Owen this month, but one that appears to have had a recent encounter. A challenge to find with smaller telescopes and perhaps more to see in larger ones.
Nebula or Cluster of the Month: NGC 2419 in Lynx
Patrick's on a break this month, but there's still time to observe NGC 2419. A relative easy target for modest telescopes, but resolving this globular will need a big scope, or a camera, as you can see.
Double Stars of the Month: STF 1689 and R 213
Bob has some colourful double stars for March. The northern pair should pose few difficulties, and whilst the southern is easier than when discovered, it's no pushover. There's a bonus binocular pair too.
Object of the Season: NGC 4038 and NGC 4039
Wolfgang Steinicke would appreciate your observations of the NGC 4038 and NGC 4039 galaxy pair in Corvus 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.
