perfessor
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Reged: 12/30/07
Posts: 499
Loc: Northern Illinois
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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!
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Tom
"Don't always know what I'm talkin about"
8" f/7
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frank5817
Post Laureate
Reged: 06/13/06
Posts: 4084
Loc: Illinois
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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 
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my gallery
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perfessor
sage
Reged: 12/30/07
Posts: 499
Loc: Northern Illinois
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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...
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Tom
"Don't always know what I'm talkin about"
8" f/7
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kraterkid
Post Laureate
Reged: 03/07/05
Posts: 4548
Loc: Jacumba, California
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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! 
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Rich
My CN Gallery
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CarlosEH
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Reged: 01/19/05
Posts: 4132
Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County...
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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
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perfessor
sage
Reged: 12/30/07
Posts: 499
Loc: Northern Illinois
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Thank you Rich and Carlos. I'm enjoying sketching W on B, several fine sketchers here have inspired me!
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Tom
"Don't always know what I'm talkin about"
8" f/7
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Shannon s
super member
Reged: 06/21/09
Posts: 138
Loc: Bartow FL.
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Very nice, Tom. I like the subtle shading around the crater.
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4.5" & 12" Reflectors
5" Maksutov
Astroview mount
Orion SSDSI
7x50 Binos
A box of Eps
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rolandlinda3
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 01/24/06
Posts: 2233
Loc: Crozet VA 22932
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Good sketch and sounds like you had a good time. It is a good way to enjoy an evening.
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Roland
Sketches in members galleries: rolandlinda3
Inspirational stories/sketches at:
www.christworksministries.org
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Tommy5
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 03/28/04
Posts: 1821
Loc: Chicagoland
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Very nice Kepler sketch the rays are awesome thanks for posting.
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JimPie
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Reged: 11/10/07
Posts: 229
Loc: S.E.Michigan
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Tom
Very nice luner sketch with a lot of detail.
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Jim
12.5",f=4.8 truss dob
EQ platform,24mm pan,14mm radian, vixen LVs
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