NGC 1664 - Kite Cluster in 12"

[DarkerSky]

The Kronenbourg...err I mean Kite Cluster in Auriga sketched over a couple of nights either side of the New Year. Managed to record about 30 stars on December 28, with the rest following on Sat 14 January. As I said on the Deep Sky Observing thread, my impression of the cluster shape was more anchor-like than kite-like. Someone has also said to me that it looks like a jellyfish (!)

12" x124 magnifcation. TFOV 25.8 arc mins

Cluster is approx 3700 light years distance.

[AlexxxAA]

I cant wait to try to sketch this one as well. Hopefully i can manage as many stars as you have

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice sketch. Could not see all that detail last time I looked (with the 80mm). Must get a good look at it with the C8.

Maybe I could get sponsorship from the French brewers

[todd8137]

nice i love drawings a may post a few up later i love hand drawn stuff

[astroeddie]

Fantastic render of the cluster,

If I may, here's a pic I took to compare with your sketch.

Eddie

[Zul]

Nice sketch

[DarkerSky]

Thanks for the comments. I enjoyed sketching this one.

Eddie, that capture is great. I always like to see comparisons like that, and its good to see the others stars I missed because they were too faint for my eyes. Thanks for that