· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Sketching Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009)       #2937352 - 02/19/09 02:19 PM Attachment (58 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I made an observation of the famous Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2392) in Gemini on February 19, 2009 (04:00 U.T.) using my 9-inch (23-cm) F/13.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain at 352x under average to good seeing conditions (5-7/10). The Eskimo Nebula is a bipolar, double-shell planetary nebula that is estimated to be >1,060 years old and is approximately 3,000 light years distant. It was discovered by the famous German-born English astronomer William Herschel in 1787. The inner shell is elliptical and bright with two blister-like potrusions (extensions) over it's southern section and measures 18" x 15". The outer shell measures 24" and consists of complex low-ionization features. A digital image produced using Photoshop CS3. Links; http://www.hawastsoc.org/deepsky/maps/gem/gem1.gif http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_762.html http://www.noao.edu/outreach/aop/observers/n2392.html Carlos Post Extras:       Andreas.V stranger Reged: 08/17/08 Loc: Demark. Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2937384 - 02/19/09 02:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thats very very nice! BEAUTIFUL! Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: Andreas.V]       #2937548 - 02/19/09 03:55 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Andreas, Thank you for the compliment on my Eskimo Nebula. This is one of my favorite planetary nebula to observe. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       Andreas.V stranger Reged: 08/17/08 Loc: Demark. Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2937631 - 02/19/09 04:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Is on the list The Eskimo Nebula! It Looks very exiting! Its pretty small right? Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: Andreas.V]       #2938365 - 02/19/09 10:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, To use a word from the time of Shakespeare, this is a pulchritudinous sketch of a favorite planetary nebula. You are using the perfect scope to get a large detailed look. Frank Post Extras:       Tommy5 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/28/04 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: frank5817]       #2938429 - 02/19/09 11:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   very nice sketch this nebula, the background stars also look very realistic. Post Extras:       JayinUT I'm not Sleepy Reged: 09/19/08 Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2938609 - 02/20/09 03:00 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, Another wonderful sketch! I really enjoy Planetary Nebula. Have you ever observed NGC 1535 in Eridanus? Some say it is similar to the Eskimo. I did an observation tonight of it and a sketch. If you like the Eskimo, you'd like this one. Here is a link to a photograph: NGC 1535 Thanks for sharing and good luck in each of your observations and sketches. Post Extras:       Vincent Becker sage Reged: 09/16/08 Loc: France Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: JayinUT]       #2938668 - 02/20/09 04:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Excellent sketch! I "discovered" this nebula with my 8" Newtonian two days ago and your sketch shows rellay well what can be seen . Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: Vincent Becker]       #2939241 - 02/20/09 11:57 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you all for the compliments on my Eskimo Nebula observation. This is one of my favorite planetary nebula to observe. I find the detail noted at higher magnification very interesting. Jay- The image of NGC 1535 in Eridanus that you provided does give the appearance of the Eskimo Nebula. I will have to examine this planetary in detail soon. Thank you for the suggestion. The best of luck in your own observations. Carlos Post Extras:       Odin sage Reged: 03/21/07 Loc: Ont, Cdn 46N 84W Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2943146 - 02/22/09 03:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Excellent rendition of the Nebula... Very realistic to the views I've experienced over the years. Post Extras:       rodelaet Post Laureate Reged: 04/28/06 Loc: 50°56' N - 4°58' E (Belgium) Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: CarlosEH]       #2945232 - 02/23/09 04:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Carlos, A fine rendering with a delicate outer shell. Excellent! Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Eskimo Nebula (February 19, 2009) [Re: Odin]       #2948959 - 02/25/09 01:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Odin, Thank you for the compliment on my Eskimo Nebula observation. This is a favorite DSO for me. The best of luck in your own observations. 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