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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

Sword of Orion
#5613243 - 01/09/13 08:03 AM Attachment (150 downloads)

The Orion Nebula is always a spectacular sight and obviously in my 18" Dob it makes you glued to the eyepiece for an hour. This particular drawing was made without the use of any nebular filter because I wanted to show the "natural" shades of the nebula. I even perceived a slight hint of orangy-red at the nebula's brightest borders! Of course, this to the detriment of the background nebulosity which wasn't as obvious as with the use of a filter. Nevertheless also NGC1980 was clearly visible in the upper-left corner. I hope you like it!

Cheers,

Peter

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Chopin
Canis Insanus

Reged: 02/03/05

Loc: In the doghouse.

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5613486 - 01/09/13 10:51 AM

Quite beautiful, Peter!

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SteelStar
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Reged: 11/08/09

Loc: Oklahoma

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[Re: Chopin]
#5613520 - 01/09/13 11:18 AM

That is an awesome capture of the Orion Nebula!

Well done!

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Aquarellia
sage

Reged: 10/27/12

Loc: Val d'Issole, Provence, France

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[Re: SteelStar]
#5613536 - 01/09/13 11:32 AM

Spectacular indeed

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niteskystargazer
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 10/05/09

Loc: 41-43'-28" N 87-42'-39" W

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5613591 - 01/09/13 11:56 AM

Peter,

Very good sketch of the Sword of Orion

.

CS,KLU,

,

Tom

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frank5817
Postmaster

Reged: 06/13/06

Loc: Illinois

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[Re: niteskystargazer]
#5613617 - 01/09/13 12:18 PM

Peter,

Stunning capture of the Orion Nebula.
Very intimidating target, especial if you include color.

Frank

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: frank5817]
#5613746 - 01/09/13 01:37 PM

Thank you so much, guys... I don't know what to say...

Peter

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Ed D
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 04/30/10

Loc: Sunny South Florida

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5613787 - 01/09/13 02:07 PM

Very nicely done.

Ed D

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JeanB
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 07/11/11

Loc: Montreal, Canada

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[Re: Ed D]
#5613973 - 01/09/13 04:00 PM

Terrific, sketch indeed, Peter!

Jean

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Andrev
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 02/08/11

Loc: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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[Re: JeanB]
#5617109 - 01/11/13 11:41 AM

Qutie impressive what you see in your scope. Its looks like a big bird. All those colors. Woah.

Andre.

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Asbytec
Guy in a furry hat

Reged: 08/08/07

Loc: La Union, PI

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[Re: Andrev]
#5617150 - 01/11/13 12:03 PM

Another beautiful sketch, Peter.

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azure1961p
Postmaster

Reged: 01/17/09

Loc: USA

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[Re: Asbytec]
#5617433 - 01/11/13 03:07 PM

I didn't miss the subtle attention to color. Well done.

Pete

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RolandosCY
super member

Reged: 01/02/09

Loc: Nicosia, Cyprus

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[Re: azure1961p]
#5617525 - 01/11/13 04:12 PM

Quote:

I didn't miss the subtle attention to color. Well done.
Pete

I totally agree! Perfect color rendition, including the pinkish edges, exactly as it appeared through my 18" two nights ago. SUPERB!!!!

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: RolandosCY]
#5617566 - 01/11/13 04:33 PM

You're all so kind... Many thanks! I'll try to do just as well with my next drawing. :-D

Peter

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BigNick
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Reged: 02/19/12

Loc: Upstate, NY USA

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5618183 - 01/11/13 10:56 PM

Peter... simply outstanding. You are very talented! The more I look at the sketch the more detail I see. Really, really great. I look forward to seeing many more of your fine sketches.

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Julio
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Loc: Pembroke Pines ,FL

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[Re: BigNick]
#5618305 - 01/12/13 12:39 AM

Fantastic

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: BigNick]
#5618392 - 01/12/13 02:29 AM

Quote:

Peter... simply outstanding. You are very talented! The more I look at the sketch the more detail I see. Really, really great. I look forward to seeing many more of your fine sketches.

Well, that's the whole idea. Just like when you're at the eyepiece and the more you look the more detail comes forward. Therefore your compliment means a lot to me because apparently I've reached my goal. Thanks! :-)

Peter

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JimPie
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Reged: 11/10/07

Loc: S.E.Michigan

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5620844 - 01/13/13 01:53 PM

Peter,
Superb!
Big scope + dark sky= subtle color.

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Laurent Ferrero
member

Reged: 12/28/12

Loc: Marseilles, France

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[Re: JimPie]
#5623095 - 01/14/13 05:17 PM

really beautiful and realistic, the colors are very well applied, very subtle !

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JayinUT
I'm not Sleepy

Reged: 09/19/08

Loc: Utah

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[Re: Laurent Ferrero]
#5623252 - 01/14/13 07:11 PM

Peter,

Wonderful sketch! Love the wide field and the overall capture. Nicely, no, most excellent. My son will be spending the next several years in Italy. Just curious where Carù is located?

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cpl43uk
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Reged: 02/09/08

Loc: Bristol, UK

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[Re: JayinUT]
#5623268 - 01/14/13 07:23 PM

Simply beautiful and a real example of the "art" of sketching vs the harness of a crisp astro-photograph. A real keeper....

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: JayinUT]
#5623843 - 01/15/13 05:32 AM

Quote:

Peter,

Wonderful sketch! Love the wide field and the overall capture. Nicely, no, most excellent. My son will be spending the next several years in Italy. Just curious where Carù is located?

Caru' is a small Hamlet in the commune of Villa Minozzo, which lies in the mountains of the Parma-Reggio Emilia-Modena region. It's still un U spoilt and authentic part of Italy and that's why we chose to start a new life here (apart from the decent sky of course

) Thanks for the comment and tell your son he's always welcome.

@Chris, Laurent and Jim: also thank you for your kind words!

Peter

Edited by peter-nexstar (01/15/13 05:34 AM)

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geminijk
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Reged: 04/03/08

Loc: TN

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5637069 - 01/22/13 02:43 PM

Love it, beautiful sketch!

John

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Aquarellia
sage

Reged: 10/27/12

Loc: Val d'Issole, Provence, France

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[Re: geminijk]
#5684797 - 02/17/13 09:10 AM

Congratulation Peter, in Jan 2013,... you push sketching to the summit.

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chrisrnuttall
Professor Emeritus

Reged: 12/29/10

Loc: York, England

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[Re: Aquarellia]
#5684886 - 02/17/13 10:17 AM

That is beautiful. I love the subtle ghostly appearance, and the hint of red on the wings.
Was it done on a tablet?

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: chrisrnuttall]
#5684928 - 02/17/13 10:43 AM

Thanks, Chris! Very kind of you!

No, it was all done by hand - white paper and pencil. But afterwards I did a long elaboration process on the pc, trying to make it look as realistically as possible (see my website for more info).

Cheers,

Peter

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chrisrnuttall
Professor Emeritus

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Loc: York, England

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5684939 - 02/17/13 10:49 AM

now I'm seriously impressed!

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Special Ed
Postmaster

Reged: 05/18/03

Loc: Greenbrier Co., WV 38N, 80W

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[Re: chrisrnuttall]
#5685202 - 02/17/13 01:12 PM

Peter,

You've certainly done justice to this beauiful object. How long did the pencil sketch take to complete?

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: Special Ed]
#5685232 - 02/17/13 01:30 PM

@Michel: also many thanks to you for your kind words... I overlooked your lat message...

@Michael: the pencil drawing took about an hour. The elaboration afterwards... the whole morning.

Peter

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frank5817
Postmaster

Reged: 06/13/06

Loc: Illinois

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5686034 - 02/17/13 09:47 PM

Peter,

When I saw this sketch in the monthly contest I knew you had a great chance to come out on top and you did - wonderful and well deserved.

Frank

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Aperturefever
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Reged: 12/12/10

Loc: Lake Macquarie, Australia

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[Re: frank5817]
#5686278 - 02/18/13 12:29 AM

Excellent job, Pete. You're brave getting the subtle colour hues - far braver than me - but you've nailed it. If someone wants to know what it's like to look through an 18" dob at a showpiece nebula, you've shown them exactly. Mission accomplished

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: Aperturefever]
#5686959 - 02/18/13 12:49 PM

Oh... Again such wonderful compliments... Now I really need a lie-down! Thank you so much, guys!

Peter

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kenrenard
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 12/13/12

Loc: Dunmore, PA

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[Re: PeterDob]
#5686977 - 02/18/13 01:33 PM

Wow! is all I can say. I am checking your site now. Great Sketching.

Ken

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geekgroupie
sage

Reged: 01/07/12

Loc: West Texas plains

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[Re: JayinUT]
#5689802 - 02/19/13 09:52 PM

Will you marry me? hahaha... just kidding... gorgeous , outstanding... .I'm jealous... wish I had that talent.

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PeterDob
professor emeritus

Reged: 07/29/05

Loc: Carù, Italy

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[Re: geekgroupie]
#5690070 - 02/20/13 12:58 AM

Hahahaaa! Sorry, already married.

But we can always be friends, hehehe...

And please don't say you haven't got the talent. Everyone can draw, it's just a question of practicing. There's nobody who'll tell you your drawings are no good because what you draw represents YOUR impression of what YOU saw. So get that sketchpad out and amaze us!