Hello Mel,

this is a very interesting observation of the M81/M82 with the unaided eyes! I will try it.

On a few nights in 2020, I have noticed for the first time, that the Polaris Flare is visible with unaided eyes, and as it can be used as a visual qualifier for the the night skies, next to other DSOs I am using.

In fact, it have been your inspiring sketches of the Herschell's Ghost, to get me interested into the IFNs.

Best regards,
Jiri