Binocular Quick Sketch: M46 and M47

Some objects, as you know, defy classic telescope observing and need a binocular to appreciate their size and shape. M46 and M47 are a good example. We encourage newbies to use just about anything to see them since they are fun to find and observe. In this case, I used a Trico Sky Window with Fuji 16x70s to see them on a recent clear night. Of course, at low power, the denser star regions look almost appear like light clouds.

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Nice sketch, Roland. That's my favourite pair of clusters, because the distances to them are so different. Gives you a hint of 3D structure of our galaxy.

Dmitri