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
White light Sun sketch – 2015.04.03.
Also known as: Sun Date/time: 2015.04.03. 11:30 – 11:50 UT Equipment: 120/1000 Newton (Primary and secundary mirror withouth aluminium coating)+pai of polarizing filters + OIII filter, Azimuthal mounting, + GSO Plössl 20mm + Scopium SWA 15,10mm + 2x Barlow Seeing: 5-8/10 Transparency: 2-3/5 Temperature: 8°C Humidity: – Wind: – Location: Zákány, Hungary N46°14′ 59,2” E16°57′…
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…
White light Sun sketch – 2015.02.15.
Also known as: Sun Date/time: 2015.02.16. 14:30 – 14:45 UT Equipment: 120/1000 Newton (Primary and secundary mirror withouth aluminium coating)+pai of polarizing filters + OIII filter, Azimuthal mounting, + GSO Plössl 20mm + Scopium SWA 15,10mm + 2x Barlow Seeing: 5-8/10 Transparency: 2-3/5 Temperature: 8°C Humidity: – Wind: – Location: Zákány, Hungary N46°14′ 59,2” E16°57′…
White light Sun sketch – 2015.02.15.
Also known as: Sun Date/time: 2015.02.15. 12:20 – 12:40 UT Equipment: 120/1000 Newton (Primary and secundary mirror withouth aluminium coating)+pai of polarizing filters + OIII filter, Azimuthal mounting, + GSO Plössl 20mm + Scopium SWA 15,10mm + 2x Barlow Seeing: 5-8/10 Transparency: 2-3/5 Temperature: 10°C Humidity: – Wind: – Location: Zákány, Hungary N46°14′ 59,2” E16°57′…