Sketching astronomical objects

This site is dedicated to my astronomical drawings. Sketching deep-sky objects helps to improve observing skills.
Over time - my technique should become better...

Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Thursday, 04 August 2005

I just bought that OIII-filter ... BWAHM.... then simply couldn't take my eyes of those breathtaking filamentary details!!!! (yet too tricky to sketch...)

August 3, 2005

The swan's region is overwhelmingly filled with background stars causing this object to disappear. The "question mark" can be seen in wide field eye pieces and helps to spot the cluster.