Recent Observations
Herewith, a database of every observation I’ve ever made, most recent first! Click for more detail, or on the page links at the bottom to review more, 12 at a time, in descending chronological order…
M40 / WNC 4
The only double star in the Messier Catalog; supposedly mistaken for a nebula recorded by the great 17th century astronomer and cartographer Hevelius.
M38 / NGC 1912 / Starfish Cluster
Famous Starfish Cluster, observed on a so-so night
M36 / NGC 1960 / Pinwheel Cluster
Famous Pinwheel Cluster, observed on a so-so night
M35 / NGC 2168
Two bright clusters (including NGC 2158), observed on a so-so night
Arp 176 / NGC 4933
Small, fascinating cluster of 3 galaxies.
Arp 18 / NGC 4088
Fascinating galaxy in Ursa Major
Arp 214 / NGC 3718
Check out the absorption lanes right across the entire face of the galaxy
Arp 116 / M60 / NGC 4649-4647
Solid capture on a mostly clear night; then the clouds rolled in
Arp 25 / NGC 2276
Challenging capture in Cepheus. Happens to have Arp 114 a few arcminutes further SW
Arp 114 / NGC 2300
Challenging capture in Cepheus. Happens to have Arp 25 a few arcminutes further east.
2024 Eclipse from Tupper Lake, NY
First attempt at observing a Total Eclipse! Boy, did it work out.
Arp 94 / NGC 3227
Fun, challenging capture