Sketch 4/1/2017 - NGC 110

[Moonshane]

This is a slightly obscure Herschel object just in Cassiopeia and close to NGC 40, the bow tie nebula I sketched recently.

This is a correct view at 63x so about 1 degree field and as seen with the 100mm f7 ED. The cluster is about 20 arc minutes across. I was certainly in the right spot and this looks about right but I think I'll leave enough room in the notebook page for a further sketch with more aperture in due course. If anyone has ever looked at this I'd appreciate confirmation.

Cheers

Shane

 

[mikeDnight]

Sorry Shane, I haven't the foggiest idea! I may have swept over it many times but not paid attention to it.

Nice sketch though! 

Mike

[Moonshane]

Cheers Mike

 

I have found a sketch done with an 8" in Finland which is a good match but cannot seem to reconcile to photos e.g.

http://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc1.htm#110

Looking at the sketch i certainly observed it (assuming that observer was on the object too!).

[Dude_with_the_tube]

you are in the right spot Shane,just needs more aperture and or darker spot as you seem not to be pulling in all the fainter stars.(mag 9)

 

[Moonshane]

 cheers Gaidis

I'll have a look with the 12" when I get a chance.  I agree I seem to have observed at least the brighter stars. I'll re sketch too and post that one to compare.  The 120 ed is out which may help if It clears up again.

[Moonshane]

Had a look at this with the 12" last night in poorish conditions and there were a lot more stars available albeit the cluster was not that much brighter.

Certainly happy with my observation of this cluster now.