NGC0040 (18in Dobson)
NGC40’s a beautiful planetary nebula which happily shows a lot of detail and a bright central star.NGC133 + NGC146 + K14
The Cassiopeia Triple Cluster: NGC133 (bottom-left), NGC146 (top-left) and King 14 (bottom). In reality, however, these cluster have nothing to do with each…NGC246 (18in Dobson)
This is probably the last drawing I'll have made with my good old home-built 18" telescope: NGC246, better known as the Skull Nebula, can be found in the vast…NGC253 (18in Dobson)
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC253) is one of the brightest and finest galaxies in the sky. Unfortunately over here in Northern Italy it’s never far above the horizon.NGC281 (18in Dobson)
This particular nebula, NGC281, is nicknamed the “Pac Man” nebula and I don’t suppose I have to explain why.NGC404 + Mirach (18in Dobson)
Mirach is the brightest star of the constellation of Andromeda. It’s old and has a lovely wine-red colour. Just next to it there’s a little surprise under the…