· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums 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 perfessor professor emeritus Reged: 12/30/07 Loc: Northern Illinois Kepler's Rays       #3307305 - 09/01/09 12:35 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It was a beautiful clear night in northern Illinois. After setting up, I prowled around the gibbous disk, looking for a target. I spent some time viewing old friends Gassendi, Copernicus, Plato, and others; finally I settled on the much smaller (34 km) Kepler, with an attractive array of subtle rays extending into the surrounding terrain. Thanks for looking! Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: perfessor]       #3307736 - 09/01/09 08:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tom, This is an excellent sketch. I also was out sketching last evening. Kepler is one of my favorite targets because of those super rays. You have done a super job in capturing them. Thanks for posting this fine sketch. I have noted you have not been posting much lately. Good to have you back. Frank Post Extras:       perfessor professor emeritus Reged: 12/30/07 Loc: Northern Illinois Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: frank5817]       #3307810 - 09/01/09 09:37 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It's good to be back! And thanks for your comments. A combination of weather, mosquitoes, and family obligations have limited my observing time this summer. It's funny, I thought that with the last of the kids moving out I'd have lots of time, but noooooo... Post Extras:       kraterkid Post Laureate Reged: 03/07/05 Loc: Jacumba, California Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: perfessor]       #3308164 - 09/01/09 12:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tom, great sketch of Kepler and beautiful surrounding rays! You've captured everything that gives this crater it's uniquely identifiable characteristics. The offset peak and rough debris on the floor are marvelously rendered, as are the small craters and hills in the area. You have really done a remarkable job with this white on black technique! Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: kraterkid]       #3308529 - 09/01/09 03:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tom, An excellent observation of Kepler. You have recorded this crater's floor (peak), walls, and rays very nicely. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Carlos Post Extras:       perfessor professor emeritus Reged: 12/30/07 Loc: Northern Illinois Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: CarlosEH]       #3309423 - 09/01/09 10:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you Rich and Carlos. I'm enjoying sketching W on B, several fine sketchers here have inspired me! Post Extras:       Shannon s sage Reged: 06/21/09 Loc: Bartow FL. Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: perfessor]       #3315601 - 09/04/09 06:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice, Tom. I like the subtle shading around the crater. Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: Shannon s]       #3315847 - 09/04/09 09:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Good sketch and sounds like you had a good time. It is a good way to enjoy an evening. Post Extras:       Tommy5 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/28/04 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3315901 - 09/04/09 09:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice Kepler sketch the rays are awesome thanks for posting. Post Extras:       JimPie professor emeritus Reged: 11/10/07 Loc: S.E.Michigan Re: Kepler's Rays [Re: Tommy5]       #3316400 - 09/05/09 04:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tom Very nice luner sketch with a lot of detail. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 2 registered and 8 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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