Every month, six objects from the Clear Skies Observing Guides are selected to feature as Objects of the Month. A northern and a southern constellation, three objects each, positioned favorably this time of the year.
February 2014, Northern
Constellation Auriga, one carbon star and two open clusters
Carbon star FU Aurigae
Open cluster NGC1857
Open cluster Stock 8 with nebula IC417
February 2014, Southern
Constellation Volans, three galaxies
PGC19481 "Lindsay-Shapley Ring"
NGC2442
PGC25169
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To demonstrate the CSOG concept, guides are included in all four image orientation options. Matching tours and AstroPlanner planfiles are included.
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