NGC 7261 - Open Cluster in Cepheus

[DarkerSky]

Took a chance on a clear sky last night and got lucky. Was out between midnight and 2am, in which time I sketched this little Mag 8.4 open cluster in Cepheus. Afterwards watched dawn break in the northeast

I don't know if this cluster has a common name. If it doesn't I'll call it the Seagull Cluster! Think it resembles a bird in flight. Some things I like about this cluster is the orange star I found at its left edge, and also the tight double quite near it. I also detected a slight haze around the cluster area on the right, which I'm taking as the glow of unresolved stars in the cluster.

[Mike73]

I was looking at sketching this cluster last week but couldn't decide whether to do this one or NGC 7243 which is slightly WSW of NGC 7261 and a brighter cluster, I didn't do either in the end because the clouds rolled in.

Its a very tidy and accurate looking sketch though. Nice work.

[rory]

seagull cluster. id go for that. i like the way youve got the orange tint on that particular star.

[Qualia]

Nice sketch, a good hand and very tidy. Thanks for sharing.

[DarkerSky]

Thanks for the comments. I enjoyed sketching this one. Opportunities have been few and far between so far this summer!

[astroeddie]

As always Seb, amazingly detailed sketch.

Don't think I've seen that one.

Cheers Eddie