A few more drawings from Hercules

[Mr Spock]

As usual, drawn at the scope with pen on paper. Then re-drawn in PaintShop Pro.

North is at the top (probably) with E and W reversed (refractor diagonal). When drawing I try to tilt the pad so the top faces the scope.

Note on this last one: The star far right is also double and fairly wide, however, I didn't see the 10.8 mag secondary.

[lunator]

Very good sketches

Hercules does have some lovely doubles to view.

Cheers

Ian

 

[mikeDnight]

On 25/08/2023 at 19:11, Mr Spock said:

As usual, drawn at the scope with pen on paper. Then re-drawn in PaintShop Pro.

North is at the top (probably) with E and W reversed (refractor diagonal). When drawing I try to tilt the pad so the top faces the scope.

Note on this last one: The star far right is also double and fairly wide, however, I didn't see the 10.8 mag secondary.

These are excellent sketches Michael, and I could easily imagine observing them in this way could become quite addictive.  I have at times gone out under a star lit sky and decided to check out the major stars in one or two constellations. It's surprising just how many colour contrasting doubles there are hidden in plain view. I've made drawings of many using graphite pencils and watercolour pencils, but its very time consuming to replicate an eyepiece view. Your's looks like a much more pleasant method.

 May be it's time I put more of an effort into observing doubles, instead of my current sporadic way of doing things. Thanks for posting your sketches!