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…
M95 / NGC 3351
End of season capture of this barred, spiral galaxy (images enhanced 6/26)
M107 / Crucifix Cluster / NGC 6171
Loose globular cluster in Ophiuchus.
M4 / NGC 6121 / Spider Cluster
Yet another Messier globular cluster; this one creates a spideresque pattern of stars
Arp 271 / NGC 5426 / NGC 5427
Bright Arp galaxies in Virgo
M94 / Cats Eye Galaxy / NGC 4736
Gorgeous spiral galaxy in Canes Vanetici
M92 / NGC 6341
Another beautiful Messier glob. Discoverers were a who’s who of 18th century astronomers!
M91 / NGC 4548
Attractive, barred spiral galaxy. Relatively dim.
M96 / NGC 3368
Bright center, but dim surface. Still a lovely spiral galaxy
M84 / NGC 4374
Striking pair of eliptical galaxies along with M86
M86 / NGC 4406
Striking pair of eliptical galaxies along with M84
C35 / NGC 4889 / NGC 4874 / Abell 1656
CN May Challenge object; captured on a late-clearing day with mediocre transparency
The Sun
Massive sun spots evident on a period of high solar flare activity