· 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 Undermidnight BEOTS "Tweener Cup" winner Reged: 05/25/04 Loc: Hilliard, Ohio My First Globular: M12       #5423859 - 09/16/12 02:27 PM Attachment (71 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   M12 has always been one of my favorite objects. I love the contrast of the swarm of stars in the background of the cluster with a few lovely bright gems in the foreground. Post Extras:       mdowns Pooh-Bah Reged: 06/12/10 Loc: Englewood,FL Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Undermidnight]       #5424005 - 09/16/12 04:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice representation! Which scope did you use? Your drawing resembles the view through my 1529. Post Extras:       Undermidnight BEOTS "Tweener Cup" winner Reged: 05/25/04 Loc: Hilliard, Ohio Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: mdowns]       #5424117 - 09/16/12 05:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Sorry, I should have posted that info. I was using the Ultima 2000. Jason Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Undermidnight]       #5424395 - 09/16/12 09:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Good sketch; well done. Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: rolandlinda3]       #5424453 - 09/16/12 09:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Jason, A very fine capture of M 12. Frank Post Extras:       Jef De Wit Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/06/09 Loc: Hove, Belgium Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: frank5817]       #5425292 - 09/17/12 12:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I find sketching globulars very difficult, but you did a fine job! Post Extras:       niteskystargazer Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/05/09 Loc: 41-43'-28" N 87-42'-39" W Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Undermidnight]       #5425401 - 09/17/12 01:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Jason, very good sketch of M-12 . CS,KLU, , Tom Post Extras:       rodelaet Post Laureate Reged: 04/28/06 Loc: 50°56' N - 4°58' E (Belgium) Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Undermidnight]       #5428628 - 09/19/12 01:41 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice job, Jason Post Extras:       phily sage Reged: 12/18/04 Loc: Kent, UK Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: rodelaet]       #5432328 - 09/21/12 09:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice M12. Well done Phil Post Extras:       JeanB scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 07/11/11 Loc: Montreal, Canada Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: phily]       #5433133 - 09/21/12 05:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   terrific work! Jean Post Extras:       Undermidnight BEOTS "Tweener Cup" winner Reged: 05/25/04 Loc: Hilliard, Ohio Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: JeanB]       #5436648 - 09/23/12 06:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks guys!! I need to figure out how to get my scanner to scan better. It always seems to not give me enough dynamic range. I am working on the sketch of M27 I did that same night but it does not look as good as what the sketch gives. I will keep working on it. Jason Post Extras:       ericj professor emeritus Reged: 02/17/05 Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Undermidnight]       #5438289 - 09/24/12 03:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi Jason, Nice sketch, thanks for posting it. Best, Eric Jamison Post Extras:       Uwe Pilz scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/16/08 Loc: Leipzig, Germany Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: ericj]       #5439021 - 09/25/12 12:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very fine sketch, thank you. Post Extras:       droid rocketman Reged: 08/29/04 Loc: Conneaut, Ohio Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Uwe Pilz]       #5439229 - 09/25/12 07:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Nice sketch Jason......what scanner do you recommend for a lap top? Post Extras:       Dennis_S253 scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 11/22/11 Loc: West Central Florida Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: droid]       #5439379 - 09/25/12 09:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice sketch Jason. Post Extras:       Asbytec Guy in a furry hat Reged: 08/08/07 Loc: La Union, PI Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Dennis_S253]       #5439478 - 09/25/12 10:26 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Globulars one some of my favorite objects, your sketch reminds me why. Always love that soft glow emerging from the dark sky and the sparkling face of the distant ball of stars. Post Extras:       Rutilus Pooh-Bah Reged: 12/17/10 Re: My First Globular: M12 [Re: Asbytec]       #5440245 - 09/25/12 04:56 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Good job with M12. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 0 registered and 4 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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