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| Name | Type | Mag | Best Time | Dir | Alt (°) | Az (°) | Notes | RA (deg) | Dec (deg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | Planet | 19:34 | S | 68.0 | 181.0 | ||||
| Moon | Moon | 03:34 | S | 21.1 | 179.5 | ||||
| Venus | Planet | 19:30 | W | 21.8 | 267.5 | ||||
| Albireo | Double star | 3.1 | 05:58 | ESE | 61.7 | 116.7 | Constellation: Cygnus. Colorful blue/yellow double. | 292.68 | 27.959 |
| M40 | Optical double | 8.4 | 00:46 | N | 76.9 | 359.5 | Constellation: Ursa Major. Winnecke 4. | 185.552 | 58.083 |
| Mizar and Alcor | Double star | 2.2 | 01:46 | N | 80.0 | 0.3 | Constellation: Ursa Major. Naked-eye double in Ursa Major; binocular showpiece. | 200.981 | 54.925 |
| M92 | Globular cluster | 6.4 | 05:38 | S | 88.3 | 175.7 | Constellation: Hercules. Distance: approx. 26,000 light-years. NGC 6341. | 259.281 | 43.136 |
| NGC 6229 | Globular cluster | 9.4 | 05:10 | N | 87.3 | 354.8 | Hercules. | 251.744 | 47.528 |
| Epsilon Lyrae (Double Double) | Multiple star | 5.0 | 05:58 | ESE | 76.5 | 106.3 | Constellation: Lyra. Near Vega; requires small telescope to split. | 281.085 | 39.67 |
| NGC 2419 | Globular cluster | 10.3 | 20:02 | S | 84.0 | 179.5 | Intergalactic Wanderer. | 114.535 | 38.881 |
| Uranus | Planet | 19:30 | WSW | 41.8 | 255.6 | ||||
| M13 | Globular cluster | 5.8 | 05:02 | S | 81.6 | 177.9 | Popular name: Great Hercules Cluster. Constellation: Hercules. Distance: approx. 22,500 light-years. Fact: Premier northern globular; "propeller" dark lanes in large apertures. Great Hercules Cluster NGC 6205. | 250.422 | 36.46 |
| NGC 5466 | Globular cluster | 9.1 | 02:26 | S | 73.6 | 178.5 | High latitude. | 211.363 | 28.534 |
| M3 | Globular cluster | 6.2 | 02:06 | S | 73.4 | 180.9 | Constellation: Canes Venatici. NGC 5272. | 205.548 | 28.377 |
| Kemble's Cascade | Asterism | 19:30 | NW | 58.2 | 321.5 | Popular name: Kemble's Cascade. Constellation: Camelopardalis. Fact: Asterism of ~20 stars flowing toward cluster NGC 1502. Line of stars in Camelopardalis; binocular field. | 60.0 | 63.0 | |
| M56 | Globular cluster | 8.3 | 05:58 | ESE | 65.5 | 118.0 | Constellation: Lyra. Distance: approx. 32,600 light-years. NGC 6779. | 289.148 | 30.183 |
| M53 | Globular cluster | 7.6 | 01:34 | S | 63.2 | 179.1 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 58,000 light-years. NGC 5024. | 198.23 | 18.168 |
| Cr 399 (Coathanger) | Asterism | 3.6 | 05:58 | SE | 54.8 | 124.8 | Binocular asterism in Vulpecula, resembles a coat hanger. | 294.3 | 20.0 |
| IC 2149 | Planetary nebula | 10.6 | 19:30 | WNW | 80.0 | 282.5 | Constellation: Auriga. Distance: approx. 3,600 light-years. Fact: Compact planetary nebula with high surface brightness. Auriga. | 92.259 | 46.113 |
| M97 | Planetary nebula | 9.9 | 23:38 | N | 79.9 | 0.1 | Popular name: Owl Nebula. Constellation: Ursa Major. Distance: approx. 2,025 light-years. Fact: Owl-like voids; bright disk planetary nebula. Owl Nebula NGC 3587. | 168.699 | 55.019 |
| M1 | Supernova remnant | 8.4 | 19:30 | SW | 60.5 | 227.0 | Popular name: Crab Nebula. Constellation: Taurus. Distance: approx. 6,500 light-years. Fact: Supernova remnant observed in 1054; contains the Crab Pulsar. Crab Nebula NGC 1952. | 83.633 | 22.015 |
| M71 | Globular cluster | 8.2 | 05:58 | ESE | 51.4 | 121.0 | Constellation: Sagitta. Distance: approx. 13,000 light-years. Angelfish Cluster NGC 6838. | 298.444 | 18.779 |
| M5 | Globular cluster | 5.6 | 03:42 | S | 47.2 | 180.4 | Constellation: Serpens. Rose Cluster NGC 5904. | 229.638 | 2.081 |
| NGC 2392 | Planetary nebula | 9.2 | 19:54 | S | 66.0 | 180.5 | Eskimo. | 112.288 | 20.911 |
| M12 | Globular cluster | 6.7 | 05:10 | S | 43.2 | 180.2 | Constellation: Ophiuchus. NGC 6218. | 251.809 | -1.949 |
| M57 | Planetary nebula | 8.8 | 05:58 | ESE | 71.0 | 121.6 | Popular name: Ring Nebula. Constellation: Lyra. Distance: approx. 2,300 light-years. Fact: Ring structure; central star detectable in large apertures. Ring Nebula NGC 6720. | 283.396 | 33.029 |
| M14 | Globular cluster | 7.6 | 05:58 | S | 41.9 | 179.4 | Constellation: Ophiuchus. NGC 6402. | 264.401 | -3.246 |
| M10 | Globular cluster | 6.6 | 05:18 | S | 41.0 | 179.5 | Constellation: Ophiuchus. NGC 6254. | 254.287 | -4.099 |
| NGC 6826 | Planetary nebula | 8.8 | 05:58 | ENE | 68.2 | 63.4 | Popular name: Blinking Planetary. Constellation: Cygnus. Distance: approx. 2,200 light-years. Fact: Blinking Planetary: central star causes nebula to "blink" with direct vs averted vision. Blinking. | 295.67 | 50.525 |
| NGC 6543 | Planetary nebula | 8.1 | 05:58 | N | 68.0 | 5.6 | Cat's Eye. | 269.639 | 66.633 |
| NGC 7006 | Globular cluster | 10.6 | 05:58 | ESE | 38.5 | 106.6 | Delphinus. | 315.372 | 16.187 |
| NGC 6934 | Globular cluster | 8.8 | 05:58 | ESE | 36.4 | 120.2 | Delphinus. | 308.547 | 7.404 |
| M108 | Barred spiral galaxy | 10.0 | 23:34 | N | 79.3 | 0.6 | Popular name: Surfboard Galaxy. Constellation: Ursa Major. Distance: approx. 45 million light-years. Fact: Edge-on with mottled dust; near M97. Surfboard Galaxy NGC 3556. | 167.879 | 55.674 |
| M106 | Spiral galaxy | 8.4 | 00:42 | N | 87.7 | 359.4 | Constellation: Canes Venatici. Distance: approx. 24 million light-years. Fact: Seyfert spiral with anomalous arms. NGC 4258. | 184.74 | 47.304 |
| NGC 6960 | Supernova remnant | 5.0 | 05:58 | E | 52.1 | 95.8 | Popular name: Veil Nebula (W). Constellation: Cygnus. Distance: approx. 2,400 light-years. Fact: Western Veil filament (Witch's Broom) near 52 Cygni. Veil West (Witch's Broom). | 309.392 | 30.731 |
| M107 | Globular cluster | 7.9 | 04:54 | S | 32.1 | 179.7 | Constellation: Ophiuchus. Distance: approx. 20,600 light-years. Crucifix Cluster NGC 6171. | 248.133 | -13.054 |
| M109 | Barred spiral galaxy | 9.8 | 00:22 | N | 81.6 | 358.6 | Popular name: Vacuum Cleaner Galaxy. Constellation: Ursa Major. Distance: approx. 83 million light-years. Fact: Barred spiral with faint outer arms. Vacuum Cleaner Galaxy NGC 3992. | 179.4 | 53.374 |
| M15 | Globular cluster | 6.2 | 05:58 | ESE | 30.8 | 104.1 | Constellation: Pegasus. Great Pegasus Cluster NGC 7078. | 322.493 | 12.167 |
| M94 | Spiral galaxy | 8.2 | 01:14 | S | 86.2 | 181.0 | Constellation: Canes Venatici. Distance: approx. 16 million light-years. Crocodile Eye or Cat's Eye Galaxy NGC 4736. | 192.721 | 41.121 |
| NGC 6992 | Supernova remnant | 6.0 | 05:58 | E | 49.4 | 90.9 | Popular name: Veil Nebula (E). Constellation: Cygnus. Distance: approx. 2,400 light-years. Fact: Eastern Veil; intricate filamentary supernova remnant. Veil East. | 314.079 | 31.743 |
| M63 | Spiral galaxy | 8.6 | 01:38 | S | 87.1 | 178.3 | Popular name: Sunflower Galaxy. Constellation: Canes Venatici. Distance: approx. 29 million light-years. Fact: Flocculent spiral texture. Sunflower Galaxy NGC 5055. | 198.955 | 42.029 |
| NGC 7008 | Planetary nebula | 10.7 | 05:58 | NE | 56.3 | 53.6 | Fetus Nebula. | 315.403 | 54.954 |
| M51 | Spiral galaxy | 8.4 | 01:54 | N | 87.7 | 353.1 | Popular name: Whirlpool Galaxy. Constellation: Canes Venatici. Distance: approx. 23,500,000 light-years. Fact: Interacting spiral with NGC 5195; well-defined arms. Whirlpool Galaxy NGC 5194, NGC 5195. | 202.47 | 47.195 |
| M9 | Globular cluster | 7.7 | 05:42 | S | 26.6 | 180.1 | Constellation: Ophiuchus. NGC 6333. | 259.799 | -18.516 |
| M81 | Spiral galaxy | 6.9 | 22:18 | N | 65.9 | 0.4 | Constellation: Ursa Major. Distance: approx. 12 million light-years. Bode's Galaxy NGC 3031. | 148.888 | 69.065 |
| M27 | Planetary nebula | 7.4 | 05:58 | ESE | 53.4 | 115.0 | Popular name: Dumbbell Nebula. Constellation: Vulpecula. Distance: approx. 1,360 light-years. Fact: Apple-core planetary nebula; responds to OIII filter. Dumbbell Nebula NGC 6853. | 299.901 | 22.721 |
| M37 | Open cluster | 6.2 | 19:30 | SW | 71.2 | 235.6 | Constellation: Auriga. Distance: approx. 4,500 light-years. Salt and Pepper Cluster NGC 2099. | 88.075 | 32.551 |
| Melotte 111 (Coma Berenices Cluster) | Open cluster | 1.8 | 00:42 | S | 71.0 | 179.4 | Large nearby open cluster, visible to naked eye. | 185.0 | 26.0 |
| M36 | Open cluster | 6.3 | 19:30 | WSW | 69.8 | 245.9 | Constellation: Auriga. Distance: approx. 4,300 light-years. Pinwheel Cluster NGC 1960. | 84.05 | 34.134 |
| M38 | Open cluster | 7.4 | 19:30 | WSW | 69.6 | 252.5 | Constellation: Auriga. Distance: approx. 4,200 light-years. Starfish Cluster NGC 1912. | 82.175 | 35.855 |
| M2 | Globular cluster | 6.5 | 05:58 | ESE | 20.7 | 113.1 | Constellation: Aquarius. NGC 7089. | 323.363 | -0.823 |
| IC 5070 | Emission nebula | 7.5 | 05:58 | ENE | 55.9 | 73.0 | Popular name: Pelican Nebula. Constellation: Cygnus. Distance: approx. 2,000 light-years. Fact: Pelican Nebula; complex emission arcs adjacent to North America Nebula. Pelican Nebula (widefield). | 312.7 | 44.35 |
| NGC 2024 | Emission nebula | 19:30 | SSW | 39.6 | 207.9 | Constellation: Orion. Distance: approx. 1,375 light-years. Fact: Flame Nebula; bright emission with dark lanes near Alnitak. Flame Nebula near Alnitak. | 85.425 | -1.983 | |
| NGC 7000 | Emission nebula | 4.0 | 05:58 | ENE | 54.6 | 71.8 | Popular name: North America Nebula. Constellation: Cygnus. Distance: approx. 2,600 light-years. Fact: North America Nebula; enormous emission region visible in wide field. North America Nebula (widefield). | 314.821 | 44.529 |
| M101 | Spiral galaxy | 7.9 | 02:26 | N | 80.6 | 359.5 | Popular name: Pinwheel Galaxy. Constellation: Ursa Major. Distance: approx. 21 million light-years. Fact: Grand-design spiral with sprawling arms. Pinwheel Galaxy NGC 5457. | 210.803 | 54.349 |
| M76 | Planetary nebula | 10.1 | 19:30 | NW | 38.5 | 308.6 | Constellation: Perseus. Distance: approx. 2,500 light-years. Little Dumbbell Nebula NGC 650, NGC 651. | 25.6 | 51.575 |
| NGC 2683 | Galaxy | 9.7 | 21:18 | S | 78.5 | 178.5 | UFO Galaxy. | 133.904 | 33.422 |
| M35 | Open cluster | 5.3 | 19:30 | SW | 66.5 | 214.1 | Constellation: Gemini. Distance: approx. 2,900 light-years. Shoe-Buckle Cluster NGC 2168. | 92.275 | 24.35 |
| M44 | Open cluster | 3.7 | 21:06 | S | 65.1 | 181.1 | Popular name: Beehive Cluster. Constellation: Cancer. Distance: approx. 610 light-years. Fact: Praesepe/ Bee hive; naked-eye glow resolved into dozens of stars. Beehive Cluster or Praesepe NGC 2632. | 130.1 | 19.983 |
| M96 | Spiral galaxy | 9.2 | 23:10 | S | 56.9 | 180.0 | Constellation: Leo. Distance: approx. 35 million light-years. NGC 3368. | 161.69 | 11.82 |
| M95 | Barred spiral galaxy | 9.7 | 23:06 | S | 56.8 | 179.5 | Constellation: Leo. Distance: approx. 33 million light-years. NGC 3351. | 160.99 | 11.704 |
| IC 1396 (Elephant's Trunk) | Emission nebula | 5.0 | 05:58 | NE | 51.9 | 48.6 | Popular name: Elephant's Trunk. Constellation: Cepheus. Distance: approx. 2,400 light-years. Fact: Large ionized region with dark globules; embedded young stars. Large emission nebula in Cepheus with dark lanes. | 323.866 | 57.486 |
| NGC 281 | Emission nebula | 7.4 | 19:30 | NW | 34.6 | 318.4 | Pacman Nebula. | 13.247 | 56.622 |
| M65 | Barred spiral galaxy | 9.3 | 23:42 | S | 58.1 | 180.0 | Constellation: Leo. Distance: approx. 35 million light-years. Fact: Member of Leo Triplet with M66 and NGC 3628. Leo Triplet NGC 3623. | 169.733 | 13.092 |
| M66 | Spiral galaxy | 8.9 | 23:42 | S | 58.0 | 179.4 | Constellation: Leo. Distance: approx. 36 million light-years. Fact: Asymmetric arms due to interaction; Leo Triplet member. Leo Triplet NGC 3627. | 170.062 | 12.992 |
| NGC 40 | Planetary nebula | 10.7 | 05:58 | NNE | 39.7 | 22.5 | Bow-Tie. | 3.257 | 72.522 |
| M29 | Open cluster | 7.1 | 05:58 | E | 58.5 | 86.4 | Constellation: Cygnus. Cooling Tower Cluster NGC 6913. | 305.983 | 38.523 |
| M64 | Spiral galaxy | 8.5 | 01:18 | S | 66.7 | 179.1 | Popular name: Black Eye Galaxy. Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 17 million light-years. Fact: Dark �"black eye�" dust lane near core. Black Eye Galaxy NGC 4826. | 194.182 | 21.683 |
| NGC 2403 | Galaxy | 8.9 | 20:02 | N | 69.3 | 359.9 | Camelopardalis. | 114.214 | 65.601 |
| M67 | Open cluster | 6.1 | 21:14 | S | 56.9 | 179.6 | Constellation: Cancer. Distance: approx. 2,700 light-years. King Cobra or Golden Eye Cluster NGC 2682. | 132.825 | 11.817 |
| IC 418 (Spirograph Nebula) | Planetary nebula | 10.7 | 19:30 | SSW | 28.4 | 207.5 | Constellation: Lepus. Compact PN in Lepus, bright with filters. | 82.0 | -12.6 |
| IC 418 | Planetary nebula | 9.3 | 19:30 | SSW | 28.4 | 207.3 | Popular name: Spirograph Nebula. Constellation: Lepus. Distance: approx. 3,600 light-years. Fact: "Spirograph" planetary nebula; intricate internal patterns in images. Spirograph. | 82.147 | -12.701 |
| M98 | Spiral galaxy | 10.1 | 00:38 | S | 59.9 | 180.6 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 44 million light-years. NGC 4192. | 183.451 | 14.9 |
| M100 | Spiral galaxy | 9.3 | 00:46 | S | 60.9 | 180.1 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 55 million light-years. Mirror Galaxy NGC 4321. | 185.729 | 15.822 |
| NGC 2264 | Open cluster | 3.9 | 19:30 | S | 54.6 | 190.7 | Christmas Tree Cone region. | 100.255 | 9.896 |
| M99 | Spiral galaxy | 9.9 | 00:42 | S | 59.5 | 180.1 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 45 million light-years. St. Catherine's Wheel NGC 4254. | 184.707 | 14.416 |
| NGC 2905 | Galaxy | 12.0 | 21:54 | S | 66.6 | 179.0 | Knot in NGC 2903 arm. | 143.05 | 21.5 |
| NGC 3242 | Planetary nebula | 7.8 | 22:46 | S | 26.4 | 179.5 | Ghost of Jupiter. | 156.19 | -18.643 |
| M82 | Starburst galaxy | 8.4 | 22:22 | N | 65.3 | 359.6 | Constellation: Ursa Major. Distance: approx. 12 million light-years. Cigar Galaxy NGC 3034. | 148.968 | 69.68 |
| M88 | Spiral galaxy | 9.6 | 00:54 | S | 59.5 | 179.6 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 50 million light-years. NGC 4501. | 187.997 | 14.421 |
| M91 | Barred spiral galaxy | 10.2 | 00:58 | S | 59.5 | 179.8 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 63 million light-years. NGC 4548. | 188.86 | 14.496 |
| Melotte 20 (Alpha Persei Cluster) | Open cluster | 1.2 | 19:30 | WNW | 52.2 | 296.5 | Huge naked-eye cluster. | 50.25 | 48.567 |
| Abell 1656 (Coma Cluster) | Galaxy cluster | 01:22 | S | 73.0 | 179.6 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 321 million light-years. Fact: Rich galaxy cluster with thousands of members; strong X-ray emission. Coma galaxy cluster, hundreds of galaxies. | 194.953 | 27.981 | |
| NGC 7635 | Emission nebula | 8.4 | 05:58 | NE | 39.5 | 38.4 | Bubble Nebula. | 351.0 | 61.2 |
| M102 | Lenticular galaxy | 9.9 | 03:30 | N | 79.1 | 358.8 | Constellation: Draco. Distance: approx. 50 million light-years. Spindle Galaxy NGC 5866. | 226.623 | 55.763 |
| M90 | Spiral galaxy | 9.5 | 00:58 | S | 58.2 | 179.2 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 60 million light-years. NGC 4569. | 189.208 | 13.163 |
| IC 4665 | Open cluster | 4.2 | 05:58 | S | 50.8 | 175.9 | Constellation: Ophiuchus. Distance: approx. 1,400 light-years. Fact: Loose young open cluster; excellent binocular target. Large, sparse cluster in Ophiuchus, visible in binoculars. | 266.6 | 5.7 |
| M39 | Open cluster | 4.6 | 05:58 | ENE | 50.5 | 62.9 | Constellation: Cygnus. Distance: approx. 825 light-years. Pyramid Cluster NGC 7092. | 322.925 | 48.433 |
| NGC 4631 | Galaxy | 9.8 | 01:06 | S | 77.6 | 181.0 | Whale Galaxy. | 190.533 | 32.541 |
| M58 | Barred spiral galaxy | 9.7 | 01:02 | S | 56.9 | 180.6 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 62 million light-years. NGC 4579. | 189.431 | 11.818 |
| NGC 2244 | Open cluster | 6.0 | 19:30 | SSW | 49.4 | 193.2 | Constellation: Monoceros. In Rosette Nebula. | 97.95 | 4.95 |
| M105 | Elliptical galaxy | 9.3 | 23:10 | S | 57.6 | 179.5 | Constellation: Leo. Distance: approx. 32 million light-years. NGC 3379. | 161.957 | 12.582 |
| NGC 884 | Open cluster | 4.4 | 19:30 | NW | 45.5 | 312.9 | Double Cluster component. | 34.8 | 57.117 |
| NGC 869 | Open cluster | 4.3 | 19:30 | NW | 45.5 | 312.9 | Double Cluster component. | 34.78 | 57.147 |
| M85 | Lenticular galaxy | 9.1 | 00:50 | S | 63.2 | 180.9 | Constellation: Coma Berenices. Distance: approx. 60 million light-years. NGC 4382. | 186.35 | 18.191 |
| M45 | Open cluster | 1.6 | 19:30 | W | 45.1 | 259.8 | Popular name: Pleiades. Constellation: Taurus. Distance: approx. 444 light-years. Fact: Seven Sisters; blue reflection nebulosity in images. Pleiades, Seven Sisters or Subaru. | 56.85 | 24.117 |
| Stock 2 | Open cluster | 4.4 | 19:30 | NW | 44.9 | 317.8 | Loose cluster near Double Cluster, aka 'Muscle Man'. | 31.8 | 60.3 |
| NGC 4565 | Galaxy | 10.4 | 00:58 | S | 71.0 | 179.2 | Needle Galaxy. | 189.086 | 25.987 |
| M61 | Spiral galaxy | 9.7 | 00:46 | S | 49.5 | 180.4 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 52 million light-years. Swelling Spiral Galaxy NGC 4303. | 185.479 | 4.474 |
| M34 | Open cluster | 5.5 | 19:30 | WNW | 43.7 | 292.1 | Constellation: Perseus. Distance: approx. 1,500 light-years. Spiral Cluster NGC 1039. | 40.525 | 42.767 |
| IC 342 | Galaxy | 8.4 | 19:30 | NNW | 55.6 | 329.9 | Constellation: Camelopardalis. Distance: approx. 11 million light-years. Fact: Face-on spiral obscured by Milky Way dust; part of Maffei/IC 342 group. Hidden Galaxy. | 56.702 | 68.102 |
| M16 | Emission nebula | 6.4 | 05:58 | SSE | 30.6 | 168.1 | Popular name: Eagle Nebula. Constellation: Serpens. Distance: approx. 7,000 light-years. Fact: "Pillars of Creation�" star-forming columns (HST). Open cluster + nebulosity; "Pillars" need dark skies. | 274.5 | -13.783 |
| NGC 663 | Open cluster | 7.1 | 19:30 | NW | 42.7 | 320.0 | Perseus. | 26.585 | 61.214 |
| NGC 3628 | Galaxy | 9.5 | 23:42 | S | 58.6 | 179.3 | Popular name: Hamburger Galaxy. Constellation: Leo. Distance: approx. 35 million light-years. Fact: Hamburger Galaxy; edge-on with broad dust lane and tidal tail in deep images. Hamburger (Leo Triplet). | 170.067 | 13.588 |
| M103 | Open cluster | 7.4 | 19:30 | NW | 41.0 | 320.1 | Constellation: Cassiopeia. Distance: approx. 10,000 light-years. NGC 581. | 23.3 | 60.7 |
| M84 | Lenticular galaxy | 9.1 | 00:46 | S | 57.9 | 179.1 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 60 million light-years. NGC 4374. | 186.265 | 12.887 |
| M17 (Swan/Omega Nebula) | Emission nebula | 6.0 | 05:58 | SSE | 28.2 | 167.8 | Shows swan/omega shape; OIII enhances contrast. | 275.108 | -16.177 |
| M86 | Lenticular galaxy | 8.9 | 00:50 | S | 58.0 | 180.4 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 52 million light-years. NGC 4406. | 186.549 | 12.946 |
| M52 | Open cluster | 7.3 | 05:58 | NE | 39.7 | 37.9 | Constellation: Cassiopeia. Distance: approx. 5,000 light-years. Scorpion Cluster NGC 7654. | 351.05 | 61.583 |
| M48 | Open cluster | 5.5 | 20:38 | S | 39.4 | 180.2 | Constellation: Hydra. Distance: approx. 1,500 light-years. NGC 2548. | 123.425 | -5.75 |
| NGC 457 | Open cluster | 6.4 | 19:30 | NW | 38.5 | 318.1 | Owl/ET Cluster. | 19.863 | 58.303 |
| M50 | Open cluster | 5.9 | 19:30 | S | 36.8 | 181.0 | Constellation: Monoceros. Distance: approx. 3,000 light-years. Heart-Shaped Cluster NGC 2323. | 105.8 | -8.333 |
| King 10 | Open cluster | 9.0 | 19:30 | NW | 36.6 | 323.3 | Open cluster in Cassiopeia, faint but interesting. | 12.9 | 61.1 |
| M11 | Open cluster | 5.8 | 05:58 | SSE | 36.2 | 156.6 | Popular name: Wild Duck Cluster. Constellation: Scutum. Distance: approx. 6,200 light-years. Fact: One of the richest open clusters; triangular Wild Duck pattern. Wild Duck Cluster NGC 6705. | 282.775 | -6.267 |
| M20 (Trifid Nebula) | Emission nebula | 6.3 | 05:58 | S | 21.9 | 173.4 | Distinct dark lanes; use moderate magnification. | 270.596 | -23.03 |
| NGC 4216 | Galaxy | 10.0 | 00:38 | S | 58.2 | 179.6 | Virgo Cluster. | 183.989 | 13.155 |
| M33 | Spiral galaxy | 5.7 | 19:30 | WNW | 25.7 | 288.8 | Popular name: Triangulum Galaxy. Constellation: Triangulum. Distance: approx. 2,700,000 light-years. Fact: Face-on spiral; H II region NGC 604 is prominent. Triangulum/Pinwheel Galaxy NGC 598. | 23.458 | 30.66 |
| NGC 7789 | Open cluster | 6.7 | 05:58 | NE | 33.7 | 40.8 | Caroline's Rose. | 359.287 | 56.734 |
| M26 | Open cluster | 8.0 | 05:58 | SSE | 33.6 | 159.3 | Constellation: Scutum. Distance: approx. 5,000 light-years. NGC 6694. | 281.3 | -9.4 |
| M8 | Emission nebula | 6.0 | 05:58 | S | 20.5 | 173.4 | Popular name: Lagoon Nebula. Constellation: Sagittarius. Distance: approx. 4,100 light-years. Fact: H II region with dark lane; includes cluster NGC 6530. Bright H II region with embedded cluster; UHC/OIII helpful. | 270.75 | -24.383 |
| M31 | Spiral galaxy | 3.4 | 19:30 | NW | 24.3 | 305.0 | Popular name: Andromeda Galaxy. Constellation: Andromeda. Distance: approx. 2,530,000 light-years. Fact: Nearest large spiral; spans several degrees; companions M32 & M110. Andromeda Galaxy NGC 224. | 10.685 | 41.269 |
| NGC 6946 | Galaxy | 9.6 | 05:58 | NE | 59.6 | 43.5 | Fireworks Galaxy. | 308.717 | 60.153 |
| M87 | Elliptical galaxy | 8.6 | 00:54 | S | 57.4 | 180.1 | Popular name: Virgo A. Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 53 million light-years. Fact: Giant elliptical with relativistic jet; EHT black hole. Virgo A NGC 4486. | 187.706 | 12.391 |
| M89 | Elliptical galaxy | 9.8 | 00:58 | S | 57.6 | 179.8 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 50 million light-years. NGC 4552. | 188.916 | 12.556 |
| M47 | Open cluster | 4.4 | 20:02 | S | 30.6 | 180.5 | Constellation: Puppis. Distance: approx. 1,600 light-years. NGC 2422. | 114.15 | -14.5 |
| M24 (Small Sag. Star Cloud) | Milky Way star cloud | 4.6 | 05:58 | S | 26.0 | 169.1 | Rich star field; sweep with wide-field eyepiece. | 274.25 | -18.483 |
| M46 | Open cluster | 6.0 | 20:06 | S | 30.3 | 180.2 | Constellation: Puppis. Distance: approx. 5,400 light-years. NGC 2437. | 115.45 | -14.817 |
| M59 | Elliptical galaxy | 9.6 | 01:06 | S | 56.7 | 180.5 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 60 million light-years. NGC 4621. | 190.51 | 11.647 |
| M60 | Elliptical galaxy | 8.8 | 01:06 | S | 56.6 | 179.8 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 55 million light-years. NGC 4649. | 190.915 | 11.553 |
| NGC 891 | Galaxy | 10.8 | 19:30 | WNW | 40.4 | 293.9 | Edge-on, Andromeda. | 35.638 | 42.349 |
| M18 | Open cluster | 7.5 | 05:58 | SSE | 27.3 | 168.1 | Constellation: Sagittarius. Black Swan Cluster NGC 6613. | 274.975 | -17.133 |
| IC 434/B33 | Dark nebula | 19:30 | SSW | 39.1 | 207.9 | Constellation: Orion. Distance: approx. 1,375 light-years. Fact: Horsehead Nebula silhouette against emission from IC 434; near Alnitak. Horsehead Nebula (dark sky challenge). | 85.25 | -2.433 | |
| M49 | Elliptical galaxy | 8.4 | 00:54 | S | 53.0 | 180.5 | Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 56 million light-years. NGC 4472. | 187.445 | 8.001 |
| M104 | Spiral galaxy | 8.0 | 01:02 | S | 33.4 | 179.7 | Popular name: Sombrero Galaxy. Constellation: Virgo. Distance: approx. 29 million light-years. Fact: Sombrero-like bulge and dust lane; rich globular system. Sombrero Galaxy NGC 4594. | 189.998 | -11.623 |
| M23 | Open cluster | 5.5 | 05:58 | S | 26.0 | 174.5 | Constellation: Sagittarius. Distance: approx. 4,200 light-years. NGC 6494. | 269.2 | -19.017 |
| Markarian's Chain | Galaxy group | 9.0 | 01:02 | S | 57.5 | 179.6 | Chain of galaxies in Virgo Cluster. | 190.0 | 12.5 |
| M25 | Open cluster | 4.6 | 05:58 | SSE | 24.7 | 165.5 | Constellation: Sagittarius. Distance: approx. 2,000 light-years. IC 4725. | 277.9 | -19.25 |
| NGC 925 | Galaxy | 10.7 | 19:30 | WNW | 36.6 | 283.7 | Triangulum region. | 36.822 | 33.579 |
| M41 | Open cluster | 4.5 | 19:30 | S | 24.2 | 185.2 | Constellation: Canis Major. Distance: approx. 2,300 light-years. Little Beehive Cluster NGC 2287. | 101.5 | -20.767 |
| M21 | Open cluster | 6.5 | 05:58 | S | 22.4 | 172.8 | Constellation: Scorpius. Webb's Cross Cluster NGC 6531. | 271.15 | -22.5 |
| M93 | Open cluster | 6.0 | 20:10 | S | 21.3 | 180.5 | Constellation: Puppis. Distance: approx. 3,400 light-years. Critter Cluster NGC 2447. | 116.15 | -23.867 |
| M110 | Elliptical galaxy | 8.5 | 19:30 | NW | 24.2 | 305.7 | Constellation: Andromeda. Distance: approx. 2,700,000 light-years. Andromeda Satellite #2 NGC 205. | 10.092 | 41.685 |
| M78 | Diffuse nebula | 8.3 | 19:30 | SSW | 41.9 | 207.2 | Constellation: Orion. Distance: approx. 1,350 light-years. NGC 2068. | 86.695 | 0.014 |
| NGC 7331 | Galaxy | 9.4 | 05:58 | ENE | 33.3 | 72.3 | Constellation: Pegasus. Distance: approx. 40 million light-years. Fact: Bright spiral with background "Deer Lick" galaxy group. | 339.267 | 34.415 |
| M43 | H II region nebula | 9.0 | 19:30 | SSW | 36.0 | 208.3 | Constellation: Orion. Distance: approx. 1,344 light-years. De Mairan's Nebula NGC 1982. | 83.9 | -5.267 |
| M42 | H II region nebula | 4.0 | 19:30 | SSW | 35.8 | 208.4 | Popular name: Orion Nebula. Constellation: Orion. Distance: approx. 1,344 light-years. Fact: Nearest massive star-forming region; Trapezium stars at core. Great Orion Nebula NGC 1976. | 83.822 | -5.391 |
| NGC 752 | Open Cluster | 5.7 | 19:30 | WNW | 33.8 | 292.1 | Sprawling cluster in Andromeda. | 29.287 | 37.789 |
| Snake Nebula (B72) | Dark nebula | 05:34 | S | 21.5 | 179.9 | Constellation: Ophiuchus. Distinct S-shaped lane; wide-field. | 258.0 | -23.7 |
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