NGC 1313
Sketch and Details by Scott Mellish
NGC 1313
Star Burst Galaxy
Reticulum
12/12/09
Ilford NSW Australia
56cm f5 Dobsonian
Field: 17′
Magnification: 354x
Sky Quality Meter reading 21:67
Black Canford paper
White pen
White pastel
Soft white pencil
White oil pencil
Blending stump
I was not all that impressed with the quality of the observing conditions while I was sketching this impressive galaxy.
Waves of unsteady air were crossing the eyepiece field at intervals.
Still when there is a clear sky to be had then beggars cannot be choosers.
NGC 1313 is big and bright enough to hold its own in such conditions.
A noted Star Burst galaxy as is quite evident from its ramshackle appearance.
In a large dob this galaxy is a very rewarding sight.
Scott Mellish
Scott,
Yours sketch is very nice and it looks so real.
I like it very much.
Marek 😀
Very nice Scott but a bit of a tease for those who live at 52 deg North ;¬)
Seriously thanks for sharing, Dale UK
Scott,
I just love those barred spirals even the ones that are too low from my location. Excellent sketch.
Frank 🙂
Thanks everyone.
Scott.