First Light 150mm mini-dob: comet Lovejoy!

[Roel]

Could it be any better? A nearly finished newly built telescope, clear skies after a full week of clouds, a bright comet visible from my backyard practically made for a scope this size...

I made a sketch of comet Lovejoy through my 150mm f/4 Dobsonian. At first sight I couldn't spot the tail, but as my eyes became more and more dark adapted, a faint tail began to grow larger and larger. It remained faint but the shape was well visible: quite narrow, slightly brighter near the coma, and gradually widening towards the east. Unfortunately I did not detect the greenish color some reported.

[Roel]

Sorry, forgot the attachment.....

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice sketch, great first light for that lovely little scope

[Sirius Starwatcher]

Hi Roel Its all looking good, you should be well chuffed with your results. Hope you have many clear skies.

[happy-kat]

Really nice sketch.

[ghostdance]

Lovely sketch, lovely little 6"!

I am impressed you could see the tail - must have good skies!

[michaelmorris]

What a great sketch, thanks for sharing.

[ghostdance]

That's a wonderful sketch (note to self, must try harder!), and the *cutest* little Dob I've ever seen...

[SimonfromSussex]

Loverly sketch and scope Roel.

Did you make the scope yourself?

[todd8137]

The moon washed the stil out for me great job

Pat

[mapstar]

Fantastic drawing and as others say what a peach of a scope.

As others ask have you made it yourself? Quite a short focal length for a small scope. Highly portable and great views by the looks of it

Damian

[moosebreeder]

Fantastic job with that sketch

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[Stu]

Gorgeous 'little' scope, looks beautifully made.

Sketch very nice too [emoji3]

[SacRiker]

Incredible sketch.  Would you mind sharing your sketching technique and materials that you use?  I'm just getting started with observing.  

[Dr Hamzonian]

super! I thought I was in the imaging section for a second. Can't believe it is a sketch, impressive technique.