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…
NGC 7479 / C44
Impressive barred spiral galaxy
NGC 7023 / Iris Nebula / C4
Lovely reflection nebula in Cepheus
Sh2-199 / Soul Nebula
Kid brother to Heart Nebula; soul is the faithful companion, often cropped…
IC 1396 / Burning Woman Nebula
One of my absolute favorite targets, better known as the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula, but I feel this name is more apt.
M71 / Angelfish Cluster
Looks like an open cluster, but it’s NOT! Observed on an evening with terrible seeing causing misshapen stars.
NGC 7331 / C30
One of my all time favorite galaxies… early observation with EdgeHD 8″
IC 342 / Hidden Galaxy / C5
Surprisingly challenging galaxy target
Sh2-125 / Cocoon Nebula / IC 5146 / C19
A fascinating melange of an emission nebula accented by reflection nebulae, set against a dark nebula in a dense star-field.
Veil Nebula / NGC6960
Carefully framed observation of classic object
Sh2-155 / Cave Nebula / C9
Looming “cave” opening in Cepheus. An early attempt and still a favorite.