Frank

Excellent sketch of this edge-on galaxy

and I agree with Rich; you have provided others with a great example of encouragement to observe even though we may think the light pollution will inhibit us. This galaxy is also one of John Dobson's favorites.

You have also inspired me once again to consider taking my 10.1" Dobsonian to a favorite location that many astronomers drive to only 30 minutes out of town. [I used to live only 18 minutes from that 4,000 foot mountain top for nearly 30 years.] Unfortunately the moon is waxing now.

Mark