M27: Dumbbell Nebula Sketches
Two sketches of the Dumbbell Nebula, the gentle dying exhalation of a nearby star somewhat like our sun.
Despite the awful skies of Detroit, the shape of the gas shell was very noticeable, and I thought I saw hints of the dimmer outer shroud. I didn't see many stars behind the nebula - I thought perhaps three, near the edges.
An OIII filter seemed to help at the higher power, but after spending several minutes with it I went inside, ruining my dark adaptation. I'm hoping to spend quality time with it next weekend.
8" Orion XT Dob
25mm 2" William Optics SWAN +
9.7mm Antares W70
M27: Dumbbell Nebula Sketches
Two sketches of the Dumbbell Nebula, the gentle dying exhalation of a nearby star somewhat like our sun.
Despite the awful skies of Detroit, the shape of the gas shell was very noticeable, and I thought I saw hints of the dimmer outer shroud. I didn't see many stars behind the nebula - I thought perhaps three, near the edges.
An OIII filter seemed to help at the higher power, but after spending several minutes with it I went inside, ruining my dark adaptation. I'm hoping to spend quality time with it next weekend.
8" Orion XT Dob
25mm 2" William Optics SWAN +
9.7mm Antares W70