NGC 4565 Needle Galaxy

[davhei]

Last evening had me out looking at globulars and I got the chance to look through a large dob at the Needle Galaxy. Amazing sight with the dust lane clearly visible. Really stunning.

Turned my own 10” dob on the galaxy and took out the pad and pencils. Not as bright and detailed of course but the shape was clear and a hint of dust lane could still be seen.

 

[Stu]

Great sketch David. I was looking at that too last night, lovely object.

[Demonperformer]

I like that. I think it shows really well how faint these galaxies are compared to the stars around them.

[davhei]

38 minutes ago, Demonperformer said:

I like that. I think it shows really well how faint these galaxies are compared to the stars around them.

Thanks. I wondered if I overdid the faintness but like you said I think it gives a decent impression of how dim they seem at the EP.

[mariosi]

Welcome to SGL forum. Very nice sketch and observation of NGC 4565.

[Fraunhoffer]

Nice sketch. Thank you - this one's on my 'to-do' list and its very helpful with posts like these to know in advance what they might look like. 
Also the surrounding stars helpful to find.

 

[niallk]

Very nice sketch! One of my favourite galaxies

[Lurcher]

Brilliant to see what one can actually expect to see when viewing these galaxies. Well done.

I really don't think it's an easy challenge to draw these really faint objects without over doing them. Great subtlety.

I haven't seen this one yet. I shall have to try when I get to a dark site. Thanks.

[davhei]

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate them!