Trevor Atkinson SAS Observing Program by Jeff Baldwin, Observing Program Chairman January Messier objects are M42, M43, M79, M78, M1, M35, M36, M37 and M38. M42, along with M43, is the Great Orion Nebula, possibly the best object visible from Earth. M1 is the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant. The winter nights are long and crispy clear. Enjoy gawking at these winter objects.
Certificates are available for members who observe all of the objects in each list.