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With an Alt-Az mount it took some constant adjustment to keep the proper field of view, but the work was worth it. I captured only a fraction of the detail but I will not forget some of the features. Tonight the area was in full light, but if one runs a line through Aristarchus and Herodotus and extends it toward the terminator, it runs through Seleucus, which was tonight’s target. The terminator, in this case, sliced the crater so that only a couple ridges had a tiny sliver of light beyond the farthest crater wall. Seleucus at Lunar Dawn If sketch memories were not enough, I invited some strangers in the campground to take a look at the moon tonight. It delayed my start on Seleucus by an hour, but the smiles and outcries of the three children (two small girls and an older brother) and the grandparents made the two-night sketch period all the more special. Just like clockwork, as soon as they saw Saturn, they said “wow”, and similar comments followed a review of moon craters and Arcturus. It was fitting to comment about the wonder of the created heavens several times. As the grandmother left, she echoed my sentiments with a simple quote from a song: “How great thou art!” John 3:3 …through Him all things were made… John 3:10 …the world was made through Him… Roland Post Extras:       kraterkid Post Laureate Reged: 03/07/05 Loc: Jacumba, California Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3148964 - 06/06/09 01:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Captivating sketches Roland! Tremendous work on the Aristarchus Plateau and Vallis Schroteri. The entire area has wonderful lighting which is rendered beautifully! Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: kraterkid]       #3150206 - 06/07/09 10:57 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, Two most impressive sketches. The first one is very detailed and looks like it was most challenging. Frank Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: frank5817]       #3151115 - 06/07/09 08:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Carlos and Frank. Yep...the first one was much more challenging and I did not really do the detail justice, but it was fun. Roland Post Extras:       Dee scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 03/12/06 Loc: Ireland Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3151761 - 06/08/09 05:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Really lovely work Dee Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: Dee]       #3153186 - 06/08/09 10:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks Dee. still remember some of your moon sketches, which I really liked. perhaps we will get to do more solar stuff as we go along. it's been hard to find the time during the day. Roland Post Extras:       cuwohler Post Laureate Reged: 10/24/08 Loc: N 53.1 E 10.0 Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3155109 - 06/10/09 12:07 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Amazing sketches! Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: cuwohler]       #3157214 - 06/11/09 10:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, Two excellent observations of Vallis Schroter/Aristarchus region and Seleucus. You have captured the Schroter Valley region very nicely. The lighting was perfect to show detail over this region. Seleucus looks very nice as well on the terminator. Thank you for sharing them with us all. Carlos Post Extras:       Special Ed Postmaster Reged: 05/18/03 Loc: Greenbrier Co., WV 38N, 80W Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: CarlosEH]       #3157721 - 06/11/09 03:57 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, Very nice work on your sketches. I especially like your drawing of the Aristarchus Plateau and Schroter's Valley. I have not yet attempted to sketch that area--it is certainly eye catching. Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: Special Ed]       #3158254 - 06/11/09 10:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Michael, it was eye catching to me, too. I guess I had never seen or noticed it when the lighting was just right, but the valley really leaps out under the right conditions. There is a mound area toward the bottom of the sketch area that is also interesting, but I did it poorly. Rich has some techniques to get raised areas that I want to learn from, but I have not had the chance yet. Hope you are getting more clear weather than here...we have not seen a clear night in five. Roland Post Extras:       Tom Machtemes super member Reged: 06/09/08 Loc: Evergreen Park, Ill. Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3158895 - 06/12/09 11:42 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Rolandlinda3, Nice sketch , I'll look for more. , Tom Post Extras:       rodelaet Post Laureate Reged: 04/28/06 Loc: 50°56' N - 4°58' E (Belgium) Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3160866 - 06/13/09 03:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, Great work! Those sketches are both very well done. Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: rodelaet]       #3166612 - 06/16/09 09:09 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you Tom and Rony......but no more observing here. we have had solid clouds, thunderstorms, and moist nights for over 10 days. Hope you are faring a little better. Post Extras:       Tom Machtemes super member Reged: 06/09/08 Loc: Evergreen Park, Ill. Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3176075 - 06/22/09 11:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   rolandlinda3, That's a pretty nice sketch. , Tom Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: A Two-Night Two-Target Lunar Sketch Time [Re: Tom Machtemes]       #3180946 - 06/24/09 08:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks, Tom. Do you sketch? Pardon me if I just slid by the name looking at your stuff. Noticed you are from Illinois....same location in general as Frank, whose sketches I watch and like. Roland Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 0 registered and 8 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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