M3

[Andrew]

Had a few decent nights in the last 10 days so managed to get out a bit. It's the first chance I've had to try out my new(ish) scope on some globulars. Over the last few nights I've spent a while looking at M53, M3 and M13. It's amazing what a difference some aperture can make - M13 was spectacular - almost 3D

Below is a sketch of M3 made last week. Not quite as impressive as M13, but still more stars resolved than I can draw.

[dazza1639]

nice sketch really gives you an idea of the view you get at the eyepiece.

Darren

[MartinB]

Up to your usual standard Andrew. Enjoyed looking at that thanks

[SteelRat]

I like that alot. Very nice Andrew 8)

[geppetto]

Andrew

Your sketches are really special. 8)

Please keep them coming

[tom.yates]

Top sketch

[CELESCOPE]

nice one Andrew ,excellent work mate ,

Rog

[Astroman]

Very nice, Andrew! M53 is one of my (overlooked) favorites.

[Andrew]

Thanks for the kind words. I must admit, now I have a bit more aperture I'm really looking forward to all those globulars to come over the next few months

[The Warthog]

Very nice sketch, Andrew!

[lunator]

Andrew

that is an excellent sketch.

You have caught the look of the GC really well.

[FLO]

Blimey Andrew! Nice one 8)

[SteelRat]

Had to av another look. S'a real sense of depth round the outside edges of the core. Looks very Jewell like too as is only fitting for a fine glob as M3 8)

Really like it. S'a great represetation. Lookin forward to gettin back out so's I can see it with m'own one eye

You done M13 this year Andrew? Bit early yet I spose.

[Andrew]

Haven't sketched M13 yet but I took a look at it one night last week when I stayed out longer than expected. I'd spent most of my time in Coma Berenices and was just thinking it might be time to call it a night when I realised I could Cygnus! Once I realised what was now in the sky I couldn't help having a look around at few things including M13. At about x300 it was pretty spectacular with real depth and texture. It was tempting to have a go at sketching it, but by then (3:30 ish) it was getting a bit late to start

[Astroman]

300X? Could you see "The Propeller"?

http://stargazerslounge.co.uk/index.php?topic=3161.msg35648#msg35648

[FLO]

AM, thanks to you I cannot see an image of M13 without looking for the propeller

[Astroman]

Hey, it's a test of seeing, too. 8)

[Andrew]

I've read about it, but never seen it and forgot to look the other night because I was about to pack up. Thanks for the prompt - I will definitely look for it next time