Erix
Toad Lily
Reged: 12/25/04
Posts: 22222
Loc: Ohio, USA
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Astronomy Sketch of the Day
www.asod.info
This is a new website created by two of our members, Rich Handy and Jeremy Perez.
"The idea behind ASOD is to provide an appropriate stage for a single astronomical sketch for the entire day, much as other similar calendrical websites treat the best CCD and DSLR images supplied by amateurs. Obviously these other sites have specific areas of interest. One of the very cool things about Astronomical Sketching is that it includes just about every type of celestial object you can think of, and that makes it very attractive to all. This is another chance for sketching to reach out and instruct, not only with techniques but with serious discussion of the objects through the works and words of the artists themselves." R. Handy
To see the progress discussions for what I perceive to be a "must see daily" site that will be archived with valuable posts over the years to come, please join us here:
ASOD?
Congratulations Rich and Jeremy!
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Erika
Automatic doors make me feel like a Jedi. 
10" LX200 Classic, ETX70-AT, DS Maxscope 60mm, 12" Truss Dob, Orion ED80
My CN Gallery * 2007 July - tracking NOAA10963
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LivingNDixie
Lord of Ferrets
Reged: 04/23/03
Posts: 16212
Loc: Hoover, AL
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Cool! I need to send in a sketch or two!
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Preston
Celestron 11" Nexstar GPS XLT
Tak FS 78
Tak Teegul-Lapides
Lunt LS60T/Ha 60mm f/8.33
Vixen Porta Mount
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oldsalt
Astro Philosopher
Reged: 02/12/05
Posts: 8277
Loc: Pa - between starparties
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It is about time someone came up with one. It will go into my list of favorites. It is always a thrill to see a good sketch.
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There are no winners in war, only bigger losers.
Jim
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Starman1
Vendor - Scope City
Reged: 06/24/03
Posts: 11914
Loc: Los Angeles
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Don Pensack
12.5" Truss Dob, 5" Maksutov, Fujinon Binos
Sustaining Lifetime IDA member
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Jeremy Perez
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 08/12/04
Posts: 1903
Loc: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
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A hearty thanks to Rich for driving ASOD forward. I'm pretty much just troubleshooting and monkeying around with the tags and css. Rich is making sure all those excellent sketches get reviewed, researched, formatted and posted on a daily basis. Awesome job seņor! And thanks to everyone who is contributing!
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Orion SVP 6LT (6" f/8 Newt) || Orion XT8 (8" f/5.9 Dob) || 15x70 Oberwerk Binoculars || Coronado PST
The Belt Of Venus || Sketch Gallery || Sketching Resources || Astro-Photo Gallery
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kraterkid
Post Laureate
Reged: 03/07/05
Posts: 4368
Loc: Jacumba, California
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Thank you Erika, Preston, Jim, Don and Jeremy!  I can't convey in words how rewarding it is to participate in Astronomy Sketch of the Day. In truth Jeremy is reponsible for all the wonderful structural improvements and it is his guidance that has made this site conform to the desires of the community (and saved me more than once when I made my newbie webmaster blunders  ). However it is the great sketchwork and observational reports of amateur astronomers from all over the world that keep the site vital and constantly interesting. And Preston, I will definitely be looking forward to your first submittal. 
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Rich
My CN Gallery
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Jaycin
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/09/06
Posts: 2146
Loc: Oregon, USA
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Rich and Jeremy,
ASOD is awesome! 
I finally made it over there to check it out. I submitted some of my old lunar sketches last night, only to find my Taruntius sketch posted this morning. Talk about instant gratification! Great job on the site you guys!!! 
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Jason
Zhumell 8" Dobsonian
60mm Meade Telestar
Sketching the Cosmos
Messier countdown: 102 down, 8 to go! 
Salem, Oregon
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Sidewinder
member
Reged: 09/15/06
Posts: 596
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I just realized that yesterday ASOD finished the fourth month of its existence, which is actually one third of a year - I've been checking it daily and there was never a day, when there wouldn't have been a new drawing.
So I hope, we'll be able to continue in that fashion and hopefully create and established place in the great internet imaging community among LPOD and APOD.
Cheers,
Sebastian
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desertstars
Technical difficulties...
Reged: 11/05/03
Posts: 33522
Loc: Tucson, AZ
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It is definitely off to a good, strong start!
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Tom W.
Collinder's Catalog
Jewels in Dark Settings
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kraterkid
Post Laureate
Reged: 03/07/05
Posts: 4368
Loc: Jacumba, California
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Thanks Sebastian and Tom!
Four month's! It seems like yesterday since we started discussions about the idea. I'm so very excited about ASOD's development and it's potential, but remember all of it is driven by your sketch submissions. ASOD's existence and future lie in your talented minds and hands. Lately the rate of submissions have declined, so I'm hoping a gentle reminder to send more of them along will suffice: Don't make me come over there! 
Seriously though, I believe anyone who has followed the the daily content can agree that we've been exposed to unique astronomical sketches from observers in a number of countries in the world, in a wide variety of media and to a multitude of subjects. I think you'll agree that the many interesting ways each sketcher describes the observation has been a joyous read. In terms of the historical sketches, Frank McCabe has been doing a wonderful job, sending us stories and drawings by some of the late masters.
I can't tell you how gratified I feel about Astronomy Sketch Of the Day up to this point. Just keep those sketches coming!
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Rich
My CN Gallery
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