May 2010 Archives

49 Leonis (Struve 1450 / TX LEO)

Sketch of 49 Leonis / Struve 1450 / TX LEOClick image to view larger version. Observation Notes: Seeing conditions weren't the greatest this evening, so I couldn't snag this one until it approached culmination. I was able to finally spot the speck of the secondary emerging from the primary's diffraction...

2 Comae Berenices (Struve 1596)

Sketch of 2 Comae Berenices / Struve 1596Click image to view larger version. Observation Notes: The color in this pair reminded me of Gamma Leporis with a white primary and dull orange-yellow companion. Sissy Haas sees yellow-white/green-white. Others see the secondary as "rosey" (Webb), "lilac tinted" (Smyth), "deep yellow" (Hartung)...
White Light Solar Sketch Move mouse over sketch above to view labelsClick image for larger version. White Light Sketch of AR1057Click image to view larger version. White Light Sketch of AR1059Click image to view larger version. Observation Notes: The Sun in white light is starting to get interesting. Active...

Struve 1521

Sketch of Struve 1521Click image to view larger version. Observation Notes: The diffraction patterns were subtle, and color elusive. The primary appeared palest blue, and I couldn't shake the impression of a dull orange secondary. SubjectStruve 1521 (STF 1521 / ADS 8105) ClassificationDouble Star Position (J2000)*Leo [RA: 11 15 21...
Inverted, Positive Sketch of Messier 101 Move mouse over image to view labelsClick for larger version. Original Pencil Sketch of Messier 101Click image to view larger version. From a dark site, Messier 101 rewards determined observation with spiral structure and embedded H II regions. Subject:Messier 101 Issue:May 2010 Astronomy...

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