Alnitak, Algieba and Mahasim

[AlcorAlly]

Some of the doubles from last night's session. 

All with Vixen 102 f9 and a 4mm TV Delite. Drawn at the eyepiece with pencil on paper, then inverted and applied dash of colour. There are mistakes. For example, I checked and Mahasim secondary should probably be closer to the primary. Algieba should have more energy, the sketch doesn’t quite capture it. 

Edited March 31 by AlcorAlly
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[Zermelo]

All my observing records are electronic, and they may be convenient for searching, but yours are a joy to look at.

[mikeDnight]

Really beautiful drawings! 

 

[Paul M]

As above, theses are beautifully presented observations.

A joy to peruse. I'm no double star observer but enjoy reading the excitement of the hunt.

[SwiMatt]

I really like your doubles sketches! Nice

[GordonD]

Lovely drawings. I like the delicate colouring you manage to get on them.

[IB20]

There’s a real skill to sketching doubles and you’ve nailed it. Your interpretations of Algieba are like I’m at the eyepiece, superb. 👍🏻👍🏻

[josefk]

Great sketches! 👍

[Naughty Neal]

Fantastic sketching and observation, in my eyes any sketch artistically beats AP hands down .

[AlcorAlly]

21 hours ago, Zermelo said:

All my observing records are electronic, and they may be convenient for searching

It's a good idea. I enjoy revising the same doubles and comparing the notes over time. Being able to search would be convenient. What tool/software do you use to keep the electronic records? 

[Zermelo]

1 hour ago, AlcorAlly said:

It's a good idea. I enjoy revising the same doubles and comparing the notes over time. Being able to search would be convenient. What tool/software do you use to keep the electronic records? 

The SkySafari app. I use it to plan sessions and record observations.

[shinebug777]

alnitak is so bright! great work

[YogSothoth]

Great sketches, especially like the use of colour.

[magnahrl]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing!

 

Magnus A.