M42 sketch

[Kronos831]

The sky was clear tonight, so I hopped out to my backyard with my 8”dob. Sketch wasn’t really that good but is about accurate . I need to get a red torch smh... too bad I have to order one online as I can’t find any near me.

sketch was made in my light polluted back yard.

[melsmore]

A good red light does help. I use one of these Ebook reader lights with some red cellophane over it.

[Science562h]

Here is an old sketch, during the Messier Observing Program. I noted, about 100 stars, with my 8" DOB. I used a dim red Orion key chain light, during this one.   

Image 1. Pencil sketch of M42, with 8 inch dobsonian classic; original & color inversion (B&W). Sketch 1 of 3. 2015, H.F. 

Edited January 23, 2020 by Science562h

[acr_astro]

Hi,

that's a fine pencil sketch of this highlight of the winter sky! Thanks for sharing this one with US!

Clear skies

Achim

[mariosi]

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