Hello friends, I send you a a quick drawing of Nova Sagitarii taken this morning, March 31, 2015 The sky was clear but the nova was very low on the horizon, with binoculars it looked splendid and bright. Although very easy to locate from Nunki naked eye vision was difficult due to its low height. … Continue reading Nova Sagittarii 2015 No. 2
Hello friends, I send you a report observation of Comet C / 2014 Q2 Lovejoy yesterday night, December 21, 2014 Just started the winter solstice and wanted to celebrate it! Waiting for the chance to see the comet decide to go to the rooftop, the map says it’s 15 degrees high. I hope that the … Continue reading Sentinel C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy
Spectacular view of the supernova in M82 on the night of January 25, 2014 Scketch made at La Hita´s Observatory in La Puebla de Almoradiel, Toledo (Spain). 22:18 UT With graphite on white paper, looking through TEDI telescope (770 mm, f3.2 ) eyepiece 13mm and the red light of my torch (I call it “the … Continue reading New Beacon in the Night of M82
After the clouds went away… …comet C/2012 S1 ISON appeared glowing in the sky. Brigther after the outburst. The tail crossed more than half of the visual field of 12×80 (4,2º), the nucleus was very bright, nearly stellar, and the coma had a strong greenish color. The part of the tail closest to the nucleus … Continue reading After the Clouds Went Away
Comet C/2012 S1 ISON in the morning before the sunrise. Scketch made at La Hita´s Observatory in La Puebla de Almoradiel, Toledo (Spain). 5:04 UT November 13th, 2013 Sketch made with graphite on white paper, looking through 12×80 binoculars (field 4,2º) The sky was really clear and pristine, relative humidity 70%. Altought beautiful Zodiacal light … Continue reading ISON at the gates of dawn
2012 has seen the loss of another legend and inspiration. We mourn the loss of Sir Patrick Moore, who passed away on December 9th. Moore’s friends and staff released the following statement: “After a short spell in hospital last week, it was determined that no further treatment would benefit him, and it was his wish … Continue reading In Memory of Sir Patrick Moore — 1923–2012
On August 25, 2012, the world lost a legend and an inspiration with the passing of Neil Armstrong—the first human to stand on another world. With his first steps on the Moon, Neil stoked the imaginations and passions of countless people across generations and around the world. He inspired many to examine the Moon, Solar … Continue reading In memory of Neil Armstrong — 1930–2012
Planetary conjunction at dawn: Venus, Jupiter, Moon, Aldebarán, Pléyades and Hyades. Drawing made at 5:30 in the morning from the balcony of house in a village near Toledo, Spain. July 15, 2012 Sketch made with graphite on white paper, inverted with Photoshop. The sky was crystal clear and pristine, Alpha A beautiful sight for the … Continue reading Lights at Dawn
An unexpected sight close to Alnasl (gamma sgr) and W sgr: “Black lines coming out of W sgr. Object Name: Dark lines and NGC 6528 and NGC 6522 (Globular Clusters and Barnards) Location: Benacebada, Granada (Spain) Date: 2010.07.10 Media: graphite pencil, white paper. Telescope: 16″ Dob. The observing conditions: with new moon, the seeing and … Continue reading An Unexpected Sight Close to Alnasl
Hello friends, A vision of M31 through a 40mm eyepiece. The view was fascinating. Object Name: M31 Andromeda Galaxy Location: Benacebada, Granada (Spain) Date: 2010.07.09 Media: graphite pencil, white paper. Inverted with PS Telescope: 16″ Dob. The observing conditions: with new moon, the seeing and transparency excellent. I hope you like it! Leonor — Visita … Continue reading A Vision of Andromeda Galaxy
