My Deep Sky Observations with the eVscope 2 (Complete List of Observed DSO)

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Since the beginning of December 2021 until the end of December 2023, I owned an Unistellar eVscope 2 telescope for observing and taking photos of deep sky objects. On this page, I collected all the sky objects (more than 80 different sky objects) that I visited with the eVscope 2 (from all samples that I owned; third and "final" sample received in August 2022 and sold in December 2023).

Note: As I sold my eVscope 2 at the end of December 2023, no more new photos will be added.

See also

The linked object numbers lead to the detail pages for the respective objects; these typically contain at least one photo from each observation sesssion as well as further information about the object.

 

List of Observed Sky Objects

Object details can be obtained using the links to the relevant deep sky objects. Smaller sky objects that are also included in photos are usually not listed on their own.

DSO Details
Name Constellation Type Photo Remarks
M 1 Crab Nebula Taurus GE/SR More distinct with longer exposure times; supernova remnant
M 2   Aquarius GC Nice globular cluster, one of the larger ones
M 11 Wild Duck Cluster Scutum OC Is located in the Scutum cloud, a special section of the Milky Way; therefore the photos are full of stars.
M 13 Hercules Cluster Hercules GC Nice globular cluster, one of the largest ones, larger than M 5
M 15   Pegasus GC Supposedly, this is the best globular cluster in autumn, bright core.
M 16 Eagle Nebula Serpens GN Star cluster M 16 embedded in the Eagle Nebula IC 4703
M 17 Omega/Swan Nebula Sagittarius GN One of the most beautiful emission nebulae; in the reversing telescope, some observers recognize a swan...
M 27 Dumbbell Nebula Vulpecula PN Nice
M 29   Cygnus OC Pattern created from only a few stars
M 30   Capricornus GC Observation disturbed...
M 31 Andromeda Galaxy Andromeda G Together with M 32; M 31 is too large for the eVscope 2's field of view
M 33 Triangulum Galaxy Triangulum G Very faint, details recognizable only after longer durations in EV mode.
M 35   Gemini OC Large and nice open star cluster
M 36   Auriga OC Nice open star cluster, smaller than M 35
M 37   Auriga OC Nice, very dense open star cluster
M 38   Auriga OC Nice open star cluster, larger than M 36, not as dense as M 37
M 42 Orion Nebula Orion GN Larger section and apparently more details than with the eVscope
M 43 De Mairan's Nebula Orion GE Part of M 42
M 45 Pleiades, Seven Sisters Taurus OC Too large for the eVscope 2's field of view; faint nebula somewhat visible
M 50   Monoceros OC Nice large open star cluster with many fine and some bright stars
M 51 Whirlpool Galaxy, with NGC 5195 Canes Venatici G Nice spiral galaxy with connected satellite galaxy NGC 5195
M 52   Cassiopeia OC Medium-sized open star cluster
M 56   Lyra GC One of the smaller globular star clusters
M 57 Ring Nebula Lyra PN Ring clearly visible

M 71

  Sagitta GC According to Stoyan, an unusually loose globular star cluster
M 74   Pisces G Nice spiral galaxy, but in the eVscope 2 just a faint dot/glow...
M 76 Small Dumbbell Nebula Perseus PN Small, colorful, rectangular
M 77   Cetus G Spiral galaxy, a bit more to see than with M 74, but in the end just a soft dot in the eVscope 2
M 78   Orion GE Faint, but identifiable using two stars
M 81 Bode Galaxy Ursa Major G Nice spiral galaxy; the spiral is not very conspicuous in the eVscope
M 82 Cigar Galaxy Ursa Major G Elongated irregular galaxy (cigar), dirsturbed by an encounter with M 81
M 84   Virgo G Part of Markarian's Chain; elliptical galaxy that can be seen together with M 86 in the eVscope's field of view (+ NGC 4387 and a bit of NGC 4402); forms together with M 86 and NGC 4387 the "Great Galactic Face" (the latter is best accessed via NGC 4387).
M 86   Virgo G Part of Markarian's Chain; elliptical galaxy that can be seen together with M 86 in the eVscope's field of view (+ NGC 4387 and a bit of NGC 4402); forms together with M 84 and NGC 4387 the "Great Galactic Face" (the latter is best accessed via NGC 4387).
M 92   Hercules GC Nice globular star cluster, smaller than M 13, but brighter core
M 95   Leo G Small barred spiral galaxy, relatively faint, but the bar is visible. Forms a pair with M 96, but almost too far away for the eVscope 2 (40'). But managed to get both on one photo!
M 96   Leo G Spiral galaxy, forms a pair with M 95, but almost too far away for the eVscope 2 (40'). But managed to get both on one photo!
M 97 Owl Nebula Leo G Small green dot with two dark spots
M 101 Pinwheel Galaxy Ursa Major G Spiral galaxy, seen face-on, similar to M 99 and M 100, but much larger than both; quite impressive in the eVscope 2
M 102 Spindle Galaxy Draco G Seen edge-on; shares the name "Spindle Galaxy" with two other galaxies
M 103   Cassiopeia

OC

Open star cluster with many fine stars; the bright stars form a triangle.
M 105   Leo G Bright elliptical galaxy; can be seen together with the galaxies NGC 3384 (elliptical) and the smaller NGC 3389 (spiral) in the same field of view in the eVscope 2.
B 33 Horse Head Nebula Perseus DN Always a challenge; more details after 10 minutes of exposure
IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula Orion GN Faint red nebula; not easy for the eVscope 2
IC 1396 Elephant Trunk Cepheus GNE Becomes visible after long exposure times
IC 1805 Heart Nebula Cassiopeia GN/OS The galactic nebulae IC 1805, IC 1848, and IC 1795 (also named NGC 896) form a larger nebulosity region in the constellation Cassiopeia, not far away from the Perseus Double Cluster NGC 869/884.
IC 1848 Soul Nebula Cassiopeia GN/OS The galactic nebulae IC 1848, IC 1805, and IC 1795 (also named NGC 896) form a larger nebulosity region in the constellation Cassiopeia, not far away from the Perseus Double Cluster NGC 869/884.
IC 5070 Pelican Nebula Cygnus GNE Large reddish nebula
IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula Cygnus GNE Small reddish nebula with embedded open star cluster Cr 470
NGC 281 Pacman Nebula Cassiopeia GE Reddish nebula, fits the eVscope 2's FOV
NGC 404 Mirach's Ghost Andromeda G Galaxy close to Mirach, therefore called Mirach's Ghost
NGC 457 Owl/E.T. Cluster Cassiopeia OC Nice, particularly the eyes; somewhat hazy during the observation
NGC 663   Cassiopeia OC Large
NGC 752   Andromeda   Large open star cluster
NGC 869 h Persei, part of the Perseus Double Cluster Perseus OC Both clusters together are too large for the eVscope 2's field of view; the more compact cluster of the two
NGC 884 chi Persei, part of the Perseus Double Cluster Perseus OC Both clusters together are too large for the eVscope 2's field of view; for me, this is the nicer cluster
NGC 891   Andromeda G Seen from the side; nice
NGC 1499 California Nebula Perseus GN Nothing or little to see... Faint and probably too large for the eVscope 2...
NGC 1977 Running Man Nebula Orion GR The Running Man Nebula includes the reflection nebulae NGC 1977, 1973, and 1975 as well as the open star cluster 1981; a dark nebula has the shape of a running man; needs long times in Enhanced Vision mode
NGC 2024 Flame Nebula Orion GE Rather faint reddish nebula next to Alnitak; not easy for the eVscope 2
NGC 2244 Open star cluster in Rosette Nebula Monoceros OC Nice to see (did not find the embedding nebula, the Rosette Nebula)
NGC 2264 Christmas Tree Cluster/Conus Nebula Monoceros OC Saw only the star cluster.
NGC 2903   Leo G One of the brighter spiral galaxies; unclear why Messier missed it...
NGC 3628   Leo G Spiral galaxy seen edge-on; it forms a conspicuous group with M 65 and M 66, the Leo Triplet.
NGC 4435/38 The Eyes Virgo G NGC 4435 is a lenticular galaxy and interacts with the lenticular galaxy NGC 4438, that is about 100,000 light years more distant. Both galaxies together form "The Eyes".
NGC 4461 with NGC 4458 Virgo G The galaxies NGC 4461 (lenticular) und NGC 4458 (elliptical) in constellation Virgo are members of Markarian's chain and interact with one another. If the galaxies are moved towards the top left of the field of view, you can also see the lenticular galaxies NGC 4438 and NGC 4435 (The Eyes) in the same field of view with the eVscope 2.
NGC 5371 + Hickson 68 Canes Venatici GN Spiral galaxy and galaxy group Hickson 68; small, but found both!
NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula Cygnus GE Nice, but faint
NGC 6960 Western Veil Nebula Cygnus GN Rather faint
NGC 6992/5 Eastern Veil Nebula Cygnus GN Faint
NGC 7000 North America Nebula Cygnus GN Too large for the eVscope 2
NGC 7023 Iris Nebula Cepheus GN NGC 7023 is the name of an open star cluster containing the Iris Nebula. The Iris Nebula is a reflection nebula illuminated by a central star.
NGC 7317 Stephan's Quintet Pegasus G Part of Stephan's Quintet, a group of small galaxies. In the eVscope 2 it is even smaller than in the eVscope...
NGC 7331 with NGC 7335, NGC 7337, and NGC 7340 Pegasus G The galaxy NGC 7335 and one smaller galaxy can be seen on the photos; it is possible to have also Stephan's Quintet on the eVscope 2 photo.
NGC 7635 Bubble Nebula Cassiopeia GN Nice, is located close to the well-known open star cluster M 52.
C/2022 E3 (ZTF)     C Central part visible, became longer with longer exposure (the comet moves differently than the stars)
Jupiter     P Seen with EV planet mode
Mars     P Seen with EV planet mode
Saturn     P Seen with EV planet mode
Venus     P Seen with EV planet mode; indication of a crescent (no round disk)
Moon     M Observed nearly full moon, nearly half moon and crescent (waxing moon); the moon fits the FOV of the eVscope 2

G = galaxy, OC = open star cluster, GC = globular star cluster, GN = galactic nebula, GE = galactic emission nebula, GR = galactic reflection nebula, DN = dark nebula, C = comet, PN = planetary nebula, SP = star pattern, SC = star cloud, SR = supernova remnant, HII = HII region (emission nebula in other galaxies), P = planet, M = moon

 

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