M17
Sketch by Serge Vieillard
Serge Vieillard worked on this detailed drawing of M17 over two nights while visiting Spain in 2007. He used a 46 cm Obsession telescope, a variety of magnifications and an OIII filter to prepare the drawing. He was not satisfied with the proportions of the first night’s sketch and so made use of an accurate, pre-plotted star field to concentrate on observing and redrawing the nebula on the second night.
Serge,
Wonderful sketch. Your dedication to completing this work paid great rewards.
Frank