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Old 02-04-2011, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Paddy View Post
Clear skies last night - one of the fruits was some good views of NGC 3242, the "Ghost of Jupiter". Alas not quite as good as during a brief session a couple of nights before when I could observe it at 450X. But still not bad - here is a sketch made with pastel pencil on black paper, photographed with some adjustment to contrast in GIMP.
Awesome sketch paddy,

A very accurate representation of what one may expect from this magnificent planetary,nice work.

cheers orestis
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