NGC7331 and 3 Fleas (7335, 7337, 7340)
Sketch and Details by Jeff Young
NGC7331 and 3 Fleas (7335, 7337, 7340)
galaxy group in Pegasus
sketched from County Louth, Ireland
as viewed through 16” Mak-Cass @ 150X
These guys are a particular favourite of mine — even when transparency isn’t great there’s NGC7331 to look at, and when the skies are better one can hunt for the Fleas. They’re also a good measure of nearby Stephan’s Quintet — if you can’t see any of the fleas you’re unlikely to be able to pull in the Quintet.
This sketch captures 3 of the 4 fleas; the one I missed (NGC7336) is between the upper flea and the row of 3 stars above it. The largest Flea near the centre was the easiest of the three — the other two required a look at 335X to distinguish from very dim stars.
Derwent HB Sketching pencil on 150gsm cartridge paper. (I’ve since moved to a slightly softer pencil as I found Derwent’s HB too hard.)
Jeff,
A most impressive sketch of a galaxy group that rivals the interest of Stephan’s quintet.
Frank
Excellent sketch Jeff , you are getting better and better. Nice grainy effect.
Deirdre
Jeff that is a wonderful rendition of a delightful grouping that I have enjoyed myself a number of times during the late summer and early autumn this year.
Dale
Thanks Frank, Dee and Dale!