M81 and M82

[Kronos831]

Here is my sketch of m81 and m82

sketched in good seeing and in my light polluted backyard

(Spiral arms fainter than the sketching , could just make them out as a halo outside of the core

[lenscap]

Well done Kronos for spotting 2 "dim fuzzies" from a light polluted location.

I have so far failed to bag M81 or M82 from my light polluted backyard with an 8" F/5 Newt.

I am  encouraged by your result, so I'll keep trying.

[Kronos831]

Thank you lenscap! here is a little guide.

I use this to determine if im close to finding them.

Firstly i find this in my 8x50 finder

 

The star pattern out of the field of view towards the north helps me confirm if i found the right spot

once you have found that, look through your scope.you should see something like thhis,after that, go west(about a first quarter moon diameter) , as the arrow points you should then,find the 2 galaxies.

Feel free to ask me any questions.

Best wishes,clear skies,

Kronos.

[mariosi]

Καλή δουλειά!

[Kronos831]

Ευχαριστω! Τα δικα σου σκίτσα ακομα καλύτερα!