Orion M42

[SteveB72]

We had a great session last night looking at various objects in Orion. M42 was just amazing, there was so much detail visible. My 7 year old daughter was inspired to try and sketch what she could see.

I also managed to observe M78, NGC1973, NGC1980, NGC1999, NGC 2022 (a small planetary which was hard to find).

I finished off with Sirius B, I could see a very faint star very close to Sirius with my 9mm EP (200X magnification) and quick look at Jupiter.

A really enjoyable session, thank you for reading.

[cotterless45]

That's impressive, it's lovely to show the young ones these treasures,

Nick.

[stevend]

As you say M42 was amazing last night. I had a quick look through my 10x50s before setting up and could not believe the detail I could see. Even better to share with your daughter.

[FenlandPaul]

That's a great sketch. What an exciting scope for a 7 year old to look through!!

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[MAN or ASTROMAN]

I would be proud of that sketch, if I managed to produce anything like it!

[SteveB72]

Thank you all for the encouragement she wants to draw more.

[stevend]

Nice photo. I am trying to work out whether your daughter is tiny or your scope is huge. Refer anyone thinking of getting a 16" DOB to this picture.

[rory]

Great sketch . Very impressive .

[SteveB72]

She is still quite small but the scope is fairly big, particularly when carrying it outside.