Complete! IAS Novice/Urban Observing List for October 2013

After failing to observe 6 out of 11 objects last month, this month I wanted to redeem myself. I got 4 right off the bat, and added the last two just in time before the end of the month. These Indiana Astronomical Society observing lists are a great way to learn about new objects, and stay motivated to get the gear outside.

Acquisition details are located on the individual blog posts (linked at the bottom).

• Xi Cephei, Double Star in Cepheus
• NGC 7243 (Caldwell 16), Open Cluster in Lacerta ✔
• Zeta Aquarii, Double Star in Aquarius
• Delta Cephei, Variable/Double Star in Cepheus ✔
• 94 Aquarii, Double Star in Aquarius
• NGC 7662, “The Blue Snowball” Nebula, Planetary Nebula in Andromeda
• NGC 7789, “The White Rose” Cluster, Open Cluster in Cassiopeia ✔
• Sigma Cassiopeiae, Double Star in Cassiopeia
• Mare Undarum, first quarter Moon ✔
• Gassendi, third quarter Moon ✔
• Challenge Object: 8 Lacertae, Double (Quadruple) Star in Lacerta ✔