Messier 53, Globular Cluster in Coma Berenices 7.7m, 13′ diameter Observed and sketched April 18th, 2015, 21.45h-23.15h MESZ 254mm Newton, 105X Location: Lonsee, Swabian Mountains Unresolved stars emerged as knotty clumps or like arms from a sea star Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling
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Bright, but unknown Galaxy in Leo: NGC 3521
NGC 3521, Galaxy in Leo 9.1 m, 11,7’X6,5′, 23 Mill. LY distance Discovered from William Herschel 1784 254mm Newton, 126X April 8th and 9th, 2015 I observed and sketched this astonishing object 3,5 hours in two very transparent nights – of course without aid of any foto! Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling, Lonsee
NGC 3521, Galaxy in Leo
NGC 3521, Galaxy in Leo 9.1 m, 11,7’X6,5′ Sketch with 406mm Newton, 154X April 7th, 2015 My first visual approach to this bright, but unknown galaxy. The secondary mirror shows after this winter some dark patches on his surface! I had to exchange it. Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling, Lonsee
Simultaneous Messier Marathon without borders
Simultaneous Messier Marathon without borders The Vega Astronomical Society (Zala County, Hungary) organizes a simultaneous Messier Marathon. Date: 11/12 April 2015 (Saturday/Sunday night). We plan to carry out our Messier Marathon this year on the weekend of 11/12 April, which is slightly warmer and usually the weather conditions are much better in our country in…
Scutum Star Cloud declining in autumnal fog
Scutum Star Cloud, declining in pear tree and in autumnal fog. Rapidly sketch with naked eye, September 27th, 2014 Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling, Lonsee, Swabian Mountains, Germany
Sharpless 2-84, Emission and Reflection Nebula in Sagitta
Sh2-82, Emission and Reflection Nebula in Sagitta 6’X3′, 3600 LY. Also known as Little Trifid Nebula, Cocoon Nebula. Sketch with 406mm Newton, 154X Observed September 2014, 20th and 23th. This object needs very dark skies and magnification to detect any details. Observer: Dr. Johannes Schilling, Germany, Lonsee