NGC 55 – Galaxy in Sculptor
Sketch by Serge Vieillard
In addition to observing nebulae from La Palma in the Canary Islands, time was also devoted to observing and sketching galaxies and this is one of them. NGC 55 is an irregular barred spiral seen almost edge on and situated not far from the South Galactic pole at a distance of 7 million light years from us. Serge writes, “Observing NGC 55 in the constellation of Sculptor is always a great pleasure. This galaxy is vast, highly luminous and shows many nebulous knots.”
Translation by Frank McCabe
Good heavens. ( ha ha literally)
another masterpiece by mr Vieillard!
At first sight this drawing looks like a photo,
but zooming in shows pencilstrokes.
Serge: it is amazing how many details you are able to catch visually and even more how to bring this to life on paper.
Very well done.
Your work Serge is in a class of its own!!!!
Dale 🙂