Messier 6 (The butterfly cluster)

[mariosi]

The Butterfly Cluster (cataloged as Messier 6or M6, and as NGC 6405) is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Scorpius. Its name derives from the vague resemblance of its shape to a butterfly.(Wikipedia)

Sunday 12/8/18 21:40

Altair AstroED-f6 70mm

Excplore Scientific 8.8fl fov82° 

 

Thanks for looking 

Marios 

[Special K]

Looks fantastic!

[mikeDnight]

Another excellent sketch Marios. 

[Ruud]

It's a lovely sketch.

Thank you!

[mariosi]

Thank you all. 

Marios 

[BRADLEY 1953]

Well done Marios, a meticulous piece of work plotting all those star images, I think the planets are easier?   Chris.

[mariosi]

Hello Chris,and thank you for the kind words. - (I think the planets are easier?) - I don't think so...?they have hard work also  in my opinion. 

Regards 

Marios 

[Trikeflyer]

I was just in Lanzarote and saw this for the first time. Your sketch gives m e fond memories of it now I am back home. Thanks

Steve 

[mariosi]

Hello Steve,and thank you for the nice feedback. 

Marios 

[Pete Presland]

Very nicely done Marios. 

[mariosi]

Thank you very much Pete!

Marios