Monthly Archives: March 2012

March 30, 2012
7:38 pm
by: Bob Vickers

The Herschel 400

 Well, I got so inspired by getting the Messier and Caldwell sketches uploaded that I decided to add the Herschel 400 sketches, too. This was a little more of an undertaking as there were over 400 links to set up, … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2012
8:48 pm
by: Bob Vickers

Sketches of the Caldwells

 In addition to my Messier sketches, I have now uploaded all my Caldwell catalogue sketches to the page: Caldwell Sketches. The Caldwell catalogue was compiled by British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore (whose surname is actually Caldwell-Moore) in 1995 to provide observers … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2012
8:50 pm
by: Bob Vickers

More Sky Phenomena

Observing sky phenomena is easy. It requires nothing but our attention. Unfortunately, for far too much of my life, I paid little or no attention. Except for an occasional rainbow or sundog, I remained blissfully unaware even of the existence … Continue reading →

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