Astrophotography targets in December
29 targets are well placed in the December night sky, with 6 galaxies, 19 nebulae and 4 star clusters. Targets marked peak month are highest around midnight in December.
29 targets
- Orion NebulaM42 · Emission nebula · OrionThe brightest nebula in the sky, a star-forming region in Orion’s sword.Telephoto, Small refractor, Long focal lengthAny filterBeginner
Peak monthPhoto byNASA, ESA, M. Robberto (Space Telescope Science Institute/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team(Public domain)
These months apply in both hemispheres. Targets far south of the celestial equator stay low or never rise from the north, and targets far north do the same from the south. The hemisphere filter hides them. For exact times from your location, use the forecast.