Object Name: NGC 2261
Type: Reflection Nebula
Constellation: Monoceros.
Observing Location: Bonilla. Cuenca. SPAIN.
Date: February 6, 2011
Material used: graphite pencil on white paper. Sketch processed with Photoshop.
Telescope: Celestron S/C 8″ Mount Cgt5
Eyepiece: 13 mm Hyperion (155X). FOV: 0’44º
MALE: 5,7 Temp.: -1ºC
This is the sketch of the beautiful nebula cometary in the constellation Monoceros whose apex is the variable star R Monocerotis.
More information about the sketch and NGC 2261 in:
http://astrodibujo.blogspot.com/
Great job, Mariano, I liked it indeed.
P.S. it was really cold outside there, hun?
Mariano,
Very nice sketch of this fine deep sky target.
Thanks for sharing.
Frank 🙂
Rodrigo, Frank thanks for your comments.