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Fall 2026 Preview: The Best Easy-Access Sky Objects

STARS: Albireo, Almach, Achird
CALDWELL: 14, 15, 22, 23
MESSIER: 45, 31, 33, 2
NGC: 869, 884, 7662, 6826, 891, 1502
OTHER: Kemble's Cascade
By Bob Donahue | Aug 20, 2026

A buffet of the best fall targets for naked eye, binoculars, and small telescopes -- no deep dive required, just go outside and look up.

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January 2026 Newsletter

STARS: Betelgeuse, Rigel
MESSIER: 45
NGC: 1432, 1435
OTHER: vdb 20
By NBAS | Jan 7, 2026

Comparing supergiant stars: Betelgeuse and Rigel

#Supergiant Stars