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varmint
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Reged: 02/10/07
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Loc: Pacifica, CA, USA
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Even though I just made a post replying to someone else that I'm not ready to sketch the moon I can't ignore the fact that the ~75% moon will be up almost all night. It looks like my weather will be decent, but not great, so I'm itching to actually do something. Maybe reading mikiek's attempts and Erika's replies have inspired me...
So I figure why not jump in and go for it, but I don't know what target I should try out and thought I'd offer it up for folks here. Of course I'm still only using a #2 pencil, though I just found an HB that I will sharpen and try out as well. So don't expect anything of any quality... 
So what do you think? Should I start with a large basin or crater, or find something interesting close to/along the terminator? What would be a good beginning target to try out?
Thanks
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Edited by varmint (01/07/09 05:28 PM)
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mikiek
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Reged: 10/10/07
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Loc: SE Texas
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Seems like the closer to the terminator you get the more detail and shadows you have to crank out. That's why I went for Copernicus last night - some interesting features with minor shadows. We got enough to worry about just getting situated, organized and comfortable with this sketching thing.
As I was scanning for a subject last night I saw some interesting mountain ranges north of Copernicus. Montes Carpatus (just to the north) and Montes Jura (northwest side of Mare Imbrium). They're both well out of the terminator so I think they would be manageable. I think one of those will be my next subject. Both are mainly mountains with a few impacts.
Looking forward to see what you come up with.
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perfessor
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Reged: 12/30/07
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Loc: Northern Illinois
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When I go out to sketch the moon, I start by taking ten or fifteen minutes just to scan the various areas, enjoying the view, and picking two or three interesting features. Then I'll pick one to go for. Close to the terminator works well for me, the stark shadows make it easier to resolve the details in black and white. I try to limit the area, otherwise it's too easy for me to be overwhelmed.
Oh, and nothing wrong with a No. 2 on paper - that's how I started!
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Tom
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frank5817
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Reged: 06/13/06
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Loc: Illinois
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I agree with Tom (perfessor) above.
Frank 
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