I agree - you dont need averted vision for the arms of 1365 if the skies are dark enough/suitable aperture scope - i have seen it non averted vision similar to the excellent drawing before, easy. But even then the averted vision is still another step up from that
..but for the most part I am an edge-on galaxy kind of guy I guess LOL
BD re galaxies - lucky you live under glorious darkskies then
mmmmmm giant dobs
...you know you want one - ...you NEED one - you MUST have it now!
*subliminal message brought to you by the makers of giant dobs*
Kearn