This book presents the amateur with fine examples of astronomical sketches and step-by-step tutorials in each medium,including pencil,pen and ink,chalks and pastels,painting and computer graphics programs. This unique book can teach almost anyone to create beautiful sketches of celestial objects by following simple,illustrated,step-by-step instructions. Readers can select a chapter related to their preferred class of object,and rapidly learn techniques in several media. Each chapter contains useful information regarding equipment,techniques for preserving and archiving sketches,and suggestions for accurate record keeping.
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.ISBN: 9780387262406Number of pages: 195Weight: 338 gDimensions: 235 x 155 mmEdition: 2007 ed.
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"Sketching is the best way to train the eye for visual observation and it enhances an observer's enjoyment of the night sky. This book is aimed at those who would like to discover and develop sketching techniques. The five experienced authors describe their areas of specialty,with chapters on sketching the Moon,comets,the Sun,planets,star clusters,nebulae and galaxies....In all,it's a super book." (Peter Grego,BBC Sky at Night,December,2007)
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