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M 71

Last post by mariosi « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:51 pm
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by Falcon 63 » Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:00 pm

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Howdy all,

it's been quite a few months between sketches.
Have been through a long winter of clouds but got out for a sketch finally a couple of...

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Very nice sketch!

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Last post by mariosi
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:51 pm
Mars sketch 09-13- 2020

Last post by mariosi « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:48 pm
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by John Baars » Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:13 am

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With Mars so close to opposition, I can't resist sketching it.

Very remarkable is the bright limb here on the left. Morrning mist, I suppose?

Mars...

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Excellent results!

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Last post by mariosi
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:48 pm
Sketch: M57 Ring Nebula (revised thread)

Last post by mariosi « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:46 pm
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by Astrolopithecus » Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:39 pm

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Hi Folks,

Here's my sketch of M57 from last night. I'd posted this earlier today, but the digitized image was too faint. Here is a revised version:...

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Nice !!!

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Last post by mariosi
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:46 pm
A trip around the swan (Thanks RocDoc)

Last post by mariosi « Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:43 pm
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by Shabadoo » Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:27 pm

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I finally got outside. I used RocDoc’s bino report as a guide.
I’m certain of NGC 7209 just left of Deneb, and the Y cluster NGC 6910, by Sadr.
I’m...

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Beautiful !!

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Last post by mariosi
Mon Sep 21, 2020 3:43 pm
A couple doubles

Last post by Astrolopithecus « Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:10 pm
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by Astrolopithecus » Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:21 am

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Last night's seeing and transparency were quite poor, but I still had fun aiming my Astroscan here and there. I sketched a couple of the binaries...

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For me, what makes them extra special is that you made them with the amazing and iconic Astroscan! I dreamt of having one myself when I was a kid....

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Last post by Astrolopithecus
Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:10 pm
NGC 6781 in Aquila

Last post by Falcon 63 « Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:30 pm
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by John Baars » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:50 am

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On the evening of the 18th to the 19th it was nice and clear.Transparency was all right. In an earlier stage a member of TSS and I talked about the...

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Very nice work John!

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Last post by Falcon 63
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:30 pm
Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise

Last post by Falcon 63 « Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:21 pm
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by mariosi » Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:40 pm

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Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise

DAY: Monday DATE: 20/7/20 TIME: 21:40
SCOPE: Altair Astro 70mm f6 EYEPIECE: T/S 30mm F.O.V 68°
LOCATION:Mammari

Thanks...

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Howdy Mariosi,
excellent sketching, I tried to view when it passed....cloud, cloud, cloud.

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Last post by Falcon 63
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:21 pm
A couple Sagittarius Messier's

Last post by Falcon 63 « Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:17 pm
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by Astrolopithecus » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:36 pm

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Hello, Everyone,

I am new to sketching, so please feel free to share any feedback/suggestions!

Thanks

M17 (Swan Nebula)
M17 8.19.20.JPG

M24...

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Very nice sketching!
Love the detail, especially the swan. I have sketched M 17 as well and it can be a challenge.

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Last post by Falcon 63
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:17 pm
Double down in Draco Aug 9 2020.

Last post by mariosi « Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:34 pm
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by Shabadoo » Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:07 pm

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I competed MY list!

I know there are many more doubles in Draco.
Many “doubles” in Draco on my list I cannot separate or distinguish the binary...

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Lovely!

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Last post by mariosi
Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:34 pm
Aug 8 2020 planets, m31, Draco doubles

Last post by mariosi « Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:26 pm
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by Shabadoo » Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:51 pm

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Dodging clouds all night.

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Wonderful sketches Jeff! I admire people who can do that

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Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:26 pm
August 5 2020 planets, a couple of Draco doubles

Last post by mariosi « Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:21 pm
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by Shabadoo » Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:02 pm

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A short night. Just long enough to catch Mars... 0130 ish.

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Very nice observation and sketch of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and double stars. I don't now if the omicron dragon is right or wrong....double stars just...

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Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:21 pm
Sun on 4/7/20 FD H-a

Last post by mariosi « Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:14 pm
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by mariosi » Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:27 pm

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The Sun today at 07:15 through 40mm PST. Small and faint sunspots group on the limb.

Thanks for looking
Marios

Saturday 4 7 20 ha.jpg

4 7 20...

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Thank you Gabriella and Ruud. (P.S.T. Poor man's Solar Telescope)
I have my pst almost seven years now, it gives me wonderful moments.

- What...

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Last post by mariosi
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:14 pm
Sun on 28/6/20 FD H-a

Last post by mariosi « Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:15 pm
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by mariosi » Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:56 am

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Good morning all,
The Sun today at 66X through 40mm P.S.T. Proms, plage, small and faint filament on the limb.Classic Sketch, black pencils on white...

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Thank you Gabriella and Marshall.

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Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:15 pm
Sun on 21/6/20 FD W/L

Last post by mariosi « Tue Jun 30, 2020 6:54 am
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by mariosi » Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:18 am

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Greetings from Nicosia. The Sun today looks great!

T/S Refractor 90mm /f10
25mm Plossl
Baader Astrosolar film

Enjoy the light
Marios

Sunday...

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Thank you Ruud and Marshall.

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Last post by mariosi
Tue Jun 30, 2020 6:54 am
31/5/20 FD H-a

Last post by mariosi « Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:26 pm
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by mariosi » Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:56 pm

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Sunday 31/5/20 PST 40mm 66X

Thanks for looking
Marios

31 5 20 ha l.jpg

32 5 20 Ha .jpeg

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Thank you all!

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Last post by mariosi
Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:26 pm
Sunspots 7/6/20

Last post by mariosi « Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:57 pm
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by mariosi » Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:32 pm

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Good morning all,
AR 12765 on the limb. I used Baader Astrosolar filter and Baader Continuum 540nm filter.Smooth and faint granulations with out the...

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Thank you Michael.

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Last post by mariosi
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:57 pm
IC 2602, Southern Pleiades.

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri May 22, 2020 5:38 pm
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by KingClinton » Sun May 10, 2020 4:46 pm

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Had a bit of clear sky last night and a near full Moon.

So I figured a open cluster sketch was going to be the order of the day.
I have long been...

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Nicely done KC!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri May 22, 2020 5:38 pm
M51

Last post by Falcon 63 « Fri May 22, 2020 3:38 pm
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by Don Quixote » Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:46 pm

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This is also posted in my obs report. I hooe it is ok to post here as well. If not please mods remove. Thank you.

From My observation July 30,...

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Excellent work Mark.

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Last post by Falcon 63
Fri May 22, 2020 3:38 pm
Saturday 9/5/20 FD

Last post by mariosi « Mon May 18, 2020 6:44 pm
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by mariosi » Sat May 09, 2020 9:13 am

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Good morning all,
The Sun today Saturday 9/5/20 in the morning at 08:37 .
Let's see what can do with a small 40mm PST T5 single stack Solar Scope....

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Thank you Jeff!

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Last post by mariosi
Mon May 18, 2020 6:44 pm
Sun on 13/4/20

Last post by Ruud « Fri May 15, 2020 5:01 pm
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by mariosi » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:38 am

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Good morning people and stay safe.
Small prominences today on the limb at 07:36.

P.S.T.40mm 44.4X Sketching
Thanks for looking
Marios

13 4 20...

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It's lovely Marios. Thanks!

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Last post by Ruud
Fri May 15, 2020 5:01 pm
Alcor and Mizar, just for fun.

Last post by Ylem « Fri May 15, 2020 4:33 pm
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by John Baars » Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:31 am

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Yesterday evening 04-14-2020 the weather here in Schiedam was suddenly very transparent. I noticed this because NGC4565 (Needle) and M108 surfaced....

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Thanks for sharing, nice :)

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Last post by Ylem
Fri May 15, 2020 4:33 pm
NGC 2808

Last post by TheButcher « Fri May 15, 2020 2:12 pm
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by Falcon 63 » Wed May 13, 2020 1:50 pm

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Hi all,
been a while between sketches, I thought I'd revisit one of my favorite parts of the night sky.
NGC 2808 is one of many bright globs / open...

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Very nice Sketch Wayne and Congrats on the APOD!

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Last post by TheButcher
Fri May 15, 2020 2:12 pm
Faint beautiful prominences 7/5/20

Last post by mariosi « Fri May 08, 2020 5:31 am
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by mariosi » Thu May 07, 2020 6:29 am

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Good morning all,
Faint beautiful prominences today on the limb (North).

PST 40mm at 66X little close up !

Thanks for looking
Marios

7 5 20 ha...

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Thank you all.

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Last post by mariosi
Fri May 08, 2020 5:31 am
Sun on 6/5/20 faint prominences

Last post by mariosi « Wed May 06, 2020 7:44 pm
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by mariosi » Wed May 06, 2020 9:17 am

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Greetings from Nicosia,
Lovely day today the sky is clear, good conditions, coffee time, quick view before the work begins through 40mm PST grab and...

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Thank you very much Ruud. Sketching just for fun and for the hobby!

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Last post by mariosi
Wed May 06, 2020 7:44 pm
NGC 3372 Carina

Last post by John Baars « Sun May 03, 2020 9:31 am
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by Falcon 63 » Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:13 pm

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Hi everyone,
one of my favorite parts of the night sky.
Put this down on paper over a couple of nights 18 months ago.
Combination of white,...

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Congratulations on your TSS APOD Award!

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Sun May 03, 2020 9:31 am

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