NGC 6302 – The Bug Nebula
Sketch and Details by Scott Mellish
NGC 6302 “The Bug Nebula”
Planetary Nebula
Sagittarius
19/09/09
Ilford NSW Australia
56cm f5 dobsonian
Field: 15′
Magnification: 314x
Sky Quality Meter reading: 21:38
Black Canford paper
White pen
White pencil
White pastel chalk
Blending stump
It had been a while since I visited the Bug Nebula.
As Sagittarius was getting a bit low in the west I thought I might catch it before it went behind the trees.
I was pleased with the eyepiece view and remembered the Hubble image of it.
While the Hubble image wins hands down with subtle detail, the view through a large aperture dob is certainly nothing to be ashamed of.
Scott Mellish
Scott,
This is beautiful sketch. From my location, I have no chance to see it. Thanks!
Marek
Scott,
This is a very beautiful capture of this unusual looking planetary nebula.
Frank 🙂