Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Sketching Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 PierreDesvaux member Reged: 11/06/06 Posts: 61 Loc: Paris, France Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall       #2470004 - 06/19/08 02:07 PM Attachment (15 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here are two sketches of the moon, one of Clavius, the other one or the Strait Wall. Other sketches are visible here: http://dobson.2005.googlepages.com/astrodessin2 Edited by Erix (06/19/08 10:44 PM) Post Extras:       Kris Smet Pooh-Bah Reged: 09/16/04 Posts: 1097 Loc: Belgium Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: PierreDesvaux]       #2470163 - 06/19/08 03:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   beautiful work Pierre -------------------- Kris To be old & wise, you first gotta be young & stupid 8" dob AstroTech 66ED/APO TAL 120 newt. my CN sketch & picture gallery Post Extras:       frank5817 Post Laureate Reged: 06/13/06 Posts: 3041 Loc: Illinois Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: Kris Smet]       #2470359 - 06/19/08 04:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pierre, Two beautiful sketches which are very detailed, precise and with a wonderful surface texture and brightness. Which telescope were you using for these lunar sketches? Frank Post Extras:       PierreDesvaux member Reged: 11/06/06 Posts: 61 Loc: Paris, France Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: frank5817]       #2471352 - 06/20/08 03:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for your nice appreciation. For my sketching, I use a 16"inch dobson, f/d 4,5, with Nagler 12, and barlow. http://dobson.2005.googlepages.com/ Post Extras:       CarlosEH Post Laureate Reged: 01/19/05 Posts: 3115 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: PierreDesvaux]       #2471460 - 06/20/08 06:14 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pierre, Two outstanding observations of Clavius and the Straight Wall. You have cpatured both lunar targets perfectly. Thank you for sharing them with us all. I look forward to your future osbervations. Carlos -------------------- Post Extras:       kraterkid Post Laureate Reged: 03/07/05 Posts: 3881 Loc: Poway, California Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: CarlosEH]       #2472405 - 06/20/08 02:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pierre, these are incredibly beautiful sketches! -------------------- Rich [image]http://www.cloudynights.com/stars/CNS0606.jpg" border="0[/image] My CN Gallery [image]http://cleardarksky.com/c/JBObCAcs0.gif" border="0[/image] Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/24/06 Posts: 1622 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: kraterkid]       #2473502 - 06/21/08 01:09 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pierre, your sketches are a delight to look at. Very nice. Roland Post Extras:       PierreDesvaux member Reged: 11/06/06 Posts: 61 Loc: Paris, France Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: rolandlinda3]       #2473593 - 06/21/08 02:53 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks everybody for your kind appreciation! Kraterkid, you have been my master. Your technique using Conté crayon on black paper as well as your wonderful style inspired me a lot... Post Extras:       Special Ed Post Laureate Reged: 05/18/03 Posts: 3531 Loc: Greenbrier Co., WV 38N, 80W Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: PierreDesvaux]       #2473762 - 06/21/08 08:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pierre, Very beautiful and detailed drawings. -------------------- Michael Rosolina 8" f/10 Orange Tube SCT 4.25" f/4.2 Astroscan Reflector SVP 3.6" f/13.6 CA Reflector 40mm PST f/10 APM Germany HD 15x70 binoculars Canon 12x36 IS II binoculars Mark I Eyeball My CN Gallery Post Extras:       Sol Robbins Carpal Tunnel Reged: 12/01/03 Posts: 1540 Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: Special Ed]       #2473853 - 06/21/08 09:30 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Excellent Sketches. They are truly inspiring. -------------------- Sol Robbins Post Extras:       Dee professor emeritus Reged: 03/12/06 Posts: 646 Loc: Ireland Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: Sol Robbins]       #2474083 - 06/21/08 12:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Absolutely wonderful work, great detail , a bit of a treat. Dee Post Extras:       rodelaet Carpal Tunnel Reged: 04/28/06 Posts: 2655 Loc: 50°56' N - 4°58' E (Belgium) Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: Dee]       #2474312 - 06/21/08 02:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pierre, Your sketches are a very valuable addition to this forum. I look forward to your future observations. -------------------- Rony My Astronomy Sketches My Binocular Sketches Edited by rodelaet (06/21/08 02:07 PM) Post Extras:       mickmrn1 member Reged: 05/18/08 Posts: 25 Loc: Mesa, Arizona Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: rodelaet]       #2490162 - 06/29/08 05:36 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Pierre, Great sketches! Very nicely detailed and Strait Wall is truly a treat to see in a Telescope! Nicely Done, Michelle D. -------------------- Michelle D. Post Extras:       Tommy5 Pooh-Bah Reged: 03/28/04 Posts: 1391 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: mickmrn1]       #2490932 - 06/30/08 12:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   very very nice, tons of detail bravo! Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/24/06 Posts: 1622 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Lunar sketching; Clavius and Strait Wall [Re: Tommy5]       #2494176 - 07/01/08 08:18 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very very nice. Roland Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 1 registered and 4 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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