I am in the process of gradually re-organizing this page. I hope the updated layout will be easier to scan. Links in the updated sections below will be listed alphabetically by the name of the page.
| Site Name |
Author |
Date Added |
Lang. |
| AstroVisioN - Astro-szkicowanie |
Mariusz Ares Kurianski |
OCT 28, 2008 |
PO |
| Polish astronomical sketching tutorial covering Hardware, Technique, and Digital Methods. Google Language Tools can be used to translate it understandably if you don't speak Polish. |
Cloudy Nights Sketching Forum |
Various |
|
EN |
| Forum devoted to techniques and examples of all forms of astronomical sketching. |
Mélyég-rajztechnika |
Gergő Kovács |
NOVEMBER 2, 2014 |
HU |
| Hungarian deep sky sketching tutorial by Gergő Kovács. Video tutorial of the techniques can be found here: http://youtu.be/4tTuePGFhYw |
Post Procesado de Sketch Solar |
Hernan Garcia |
APRIL 17, 2014 |
ES |
| Spanish video tutorial for using Adobe Photoshop to post-process a pencil sketch of the sun to add color and limb darkening. |
Sketching Materials |
Jay Eads |
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 |
EN |
| Jay discusses the materials needed for graphite sketches and especially what is needed to produce white on black pastel sketches using the Mellish method. |
Astronomical Sketching Forum |
Administered by Jay Eads |
JUNE 22, 2012 |
EN |
| A new astronomical sketching forum started in June 2012. Jay has noted that the intent of the forum is to not only post new sketches, but to also take time to discuss the techniques involved. |
Carol Lakomiak Solar/DSO Sketching Tutorial |
Carol Lakomiak |
JULY 12, 2012 |
EN |
| Carol Lakomiak's Solar and DSO sketching tutorial hosted by the RASC. See also her Lunar tutorial. |
| RASC Astrosketchers Group |
Various |
OCT 6, 2008 |
EN |
| Extensive list of informative links covering: tools, techniques, galleries, historical guides, historical examples, software and supplies. |
| Jere's Deep Sky Drawing Guide |
Jere Kahanpää |
|
EN |
| Deep sky sketching tutorial discusses "Tools of the Trade" and uses NGC 7013 as an example. |
| Mond - Zeichnen am Teleskop |
Josef Cukas |
JUL 30, 2008 |
DE |
| Illustrated Lunar sketching article written in German. Google Language Tools can be used to translate it understandably if you don't speak German. |
| Sketching Method |
Patrick Maloney |
SEP 12, 2007 |
EN |
| Detailed description of his astronomical sketching methods. |
| Todd's Amateur Astronomical Observations - Sketching Process |
Todd Vance |
SEP 12, 2007 |
EN |
| Step by step sketching technique discussion. |
| Lightbox for Deep Sky Sketching |
Carol Botha |
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 |
EN |
| Instructions for creating a hands-free, fully adjustable red LED lightbox with minimal extraneous light, to maintain better dark adaptation. |
| Backlit Illuminated Clipboard for Sketching |
Justin Modra |
MAY 26, 2011 |
EN |
| Instructions for constructing a backlit illuminated clipboard for notes and sketches at the telescope. |
| Site Name |
Author |
Date Added |
Lang. |
| Astronomy Sketch of the Day |
Various |
|
EN |
| Daily postings of astronomical sketches by contributing artists in all possible sketch media. Details about the sketching process and the objects featured accompany each sketch. |
| The Deep Sky Archive |
Various |
|
EN |
| Archive of deep sky observations and sketches by numerous observers. Use the search feature to list objects. (e.g. Type "Messier" to list all Messier Objects.) |
| Cosmic Voyage |
Bill Ferris |
|
EN |
| Deep Sky and Planetary Sketches. Contains sketches and detailed observation information for all Messier, all Herschel 400, a variety of NGC/IC objects, comets and planets. |
| Eric Graff Sketch Gallery |
Eric Graff |
|
EN |
| Deep sky, lunar, comet and planetary sketches. |
| Deep-Sky Drawings |
Tom Polakis |
DEC 10, 2009 |
EN |
| 398 of Tom's deep sky drawings made between 1986 and 1994 and observed mostly with a 13 inch f/4.5. Sketches are sorted by constellation. |
| Alexander's Astronomical Sketching |
Alexander Massey |
JUL 17, 2014 |
EN |
| This astronomical sketching blog is Alexander's artistic outlet giving him a forum to discuss his work away from commercial constraints. |
| Visual Observation of Deep-Sky Objects |
Kiminori Ikebe |
|
EN |
| English version of Japanese site. Contains a comprehensive collection of deep sky and comet sketches. The Japanese portion of his site is regularly updated, and contains a broader range of sketches. |
Fred Burgeot's Videos |
Fred Burgeot |
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 |
EN |
| Planetary animations showing sketches that have been mapped spherically for Mars and Jupiter. |
Astronomy Drawings |
Peter Vercauteren |
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 |
EN |
| A gallery of finely detailed deep sky sketches. |
| Mike M Sketch Gallery |
Mike M. |
FEB 3, 2013 |
EN |
| Deep sky and lunar sketches. Specializing in white pastel on black stock. |
| Astronomical Sketch Gallery |
Justin Modra |
MAY 28, 2011 |
EN |
| Deep sky, planetary and lunar sketches. Sketches are shown in conjunction with their observing notes. |
| Mark's Cosmic Light |
Mark Seibold |
APR 19, 2011 |
EN |
| Gorgeous astronomical sketches by Mark Seibold. Mark's work is based on observations with a unique and engaging artistic treatment added to each piece. Gallery contains a mixture of sketches and photography. |
| Sky-Scout.de |
Lambert Spix |
APR 17, 2011 |
DE |
| Solar, Lunar, and Planetary sketches. Contains a mixture of sketches and photography. |
| Universe in Pictures |
Tamás Bognár |
APR 4, 2013 |
HU |
| Deep sky sketches by Tamás Bognár |
| Chippingdale Observatory Sketch Gallery |
Dale Holt |
DEC 7, 2010 |
EN |
| Deep sky, Comet, Lunar, Planetary, and Solar sketches by Dale Holt. |
| Astronomical Observations |
Don Davis |
DEC 26, 2010 |
EN |
| Beautifully illustrated astronomy observations including detailed field diagrams used to generate final images. Gallery 1, Gallery 2 - Lunar Eclipses, Gallery 3 - Twilight Illustration |
| Sketch Gallery |
Man-To Hui |
FEB 15, 2011 |
EN |
| Comet, Planetary and some deep sky sketches by Man-To Hui from Guangzhou, China. |
| Bishopthorpe Nature - Astronomical Gallery |
Peter Mayhew |
APR 2, 2010 |
EN |
| Deep sky, lunar and planetary sketches in a clean gallery that uses pop-up thumbnails of the images. |
| Dessins du Ciel Profond Extrême |
Bertrand Laville |
APR 27, 2009 |
FR |
| Beautifully crafted deep sky sketches using large aperture from southern skies. |
| Deep Sky Sketches |
Undetermined |
JAN 10, 2009 |
JP |
| Sketch gallery with discussion and series of links. |
| Beyond Earth |
Christiab Busch |
JULY 17, 2009 |
DE |
| Deep sky sketch gallery. Check links under the "Zeichnungen" heading. |
| Mariposa Sketch Gallery |
Undetermined |
JAN 10, 2009 |
FR |
| Deep sky sketch gallery. See also Lunar sketch gallery |
| Carol Lakomiak Sketch Gallery |
Carol Lakomiak |
|
EN |
| Lunar and deep sky sketches. |
| Erika Rix Sketch Gallery |
Erika Rix |
|
EN |
| Lunar, solar, planetary, and deep sky sketches by Erika Rix using a variety of media including charcoal, graphite, and hard pastels. Be sure to visit and subscribe to Erika's excellent weblog that features a constant supply of new sketches and discussion: PCW Memorial Observatory |
| Rich Handy Lunar Sketch Gallery |
Richard Handy |
|
EN |
| White on black Lunar sketches |
| Visual Deep Sky Observing |
Andreas Domenico |
|
EN |
| Deep sky, comet and planetary sketches. |
| Wes's Online Observing Log |
Wes Stone |
|
EN |
| Deep sky, comet and planetary sketches. |
| WadeVC CN Gallery |
Wade Corbei |
OCT 20, 2008 |
EN |
| Gallery featuring digital sketches. |
| Rony's ETX Site: Pencil and Digital Sketches |
Rony De Laet |
OCT 20, 2008 |
EN |
| Gallery featuring pencil and digital sketches. |
| Janis R's CN Gallery |
Janis Romer |
OCT 20, 2008 |
EN |
| Sketches of various astronomical objects with pencil and other media. |
| Jaakko Saloranta Astronomy Index |
Jaakko Saloranta |
SEP 3, 2008 |
EN |
| Sketch gallery divided topically and by object type. A number of naked eye observations can be found here. |
| Albumes de Leonor Selene |
Leonor Ana Selene |
AUG 20, 2008 |
ES |
| Gallery of sketches of all types of astronomical objects. Her amateur astronomy weblog can be found here: Dibujando El Alma De La Noche (Drawing the Soul of the Night). Site is in Spanish. |
| Arp Galaxies |
Uwe Glahn and Martin Schoenball |
JUL 06, 2008 |
DE |
| Gallery of observations and sketches with comparison photos of galaxies from Arp's Catalogue of Peculiar Galaxies. |
| Robert KORN Planetary Sketches |
Robert Korn |
MAY 17, 2008 |
DE |
| Galleries of Mars and Jupiter sketches. Click some of the links down the page to go to the galleries. |
| Ian's Astro Page |
Ian |
MAY 17, 2008 |
EN |
| Sketch Gallery. |
| Cujoka - Zeichnen am Teleskop |
Cujoka |
MAY 17, 2008 |
DE |
| Sketch Gallery. Site is in German. Click links along left side for different object types. |
| Deep Space Sketches |
Scott D. Davis |
MAY 17, 2008 |
EN |
| Sketch gallery. |
| CypASTROuille: Mes observations |
Cyprien Pouzenc |
MAR 25, 2008 |
FR |
| Sketch gallery. |
| Juha's Deepsky Pages |
Juha Ojanperä |
FEB 19, 2008 |
EN |
| Deep sky sketches. |
| Twinstar Guesthouse Observatory Astronomical Sketches |
Eiji Kato |
NOV 8, 2007 |
EN |
| Deep sky and comet sketches by Japanese observer Eiji Kato as seen from Queensland Australia. Sketches on this English page are organized by constellation. The sketches in each gallery can be opened in a new window (use right click) and will display at a larger size. |
| Shigeki Murakami's Sketches |
Shigeki Murakami's |
NOV 8, 2007 |
EN |
| A small, but very well crafted set of comet and select deep sky sketches by Japanese Observer Shigeki Murakami. Sketch gallery and information in this section of the site is written in English. |
| Kenzi Nakai Comet Hale-Bopp Sketches |
Kenzi Nakai |
NOV 8, 2007 |
JP |
| Click calendar date links to see sketches of Hale-Bopp. Also note Mr. Nakai's Double Star Sketches (Scroll to bottom of page and see Japanese links with English constellation abbreviations next to them). |
| Nebula and Star Cluster Sketches by Constellation |
Jyo Bako(?) |
NOV 8, 2007 |
JP |
| Site is in Japanese. To navigate: Partway down page, a table lists different object types that take you to lists of those objects. NGC designations are clearly listed.
This link takes you to sketches listed by RA. I am not 100% sure that "Jyo Bako" is the correct name of the site author--if anyone knows for sure one way or the other, please let me know. |
| Prohlidka Mesice |
Various |
SEP 30, 2007 |
CZ |
| Beautifully illustrated, carefully crafted Lunar sketches. |
| Night Sky Hunter Comet Sketches |
Martin McKenna |
SEP 12, 2007 |
EN |
| Comet Sketches by Martin McKenna. While you are there, have a look at Martin's Astronomical Log Book for a great example of record-keeping and sketching blended together. |
| AstroSketches |
Todd Vance |
SEP 12, 2007 |
EN |
| Astronomical sketches consisting of mainly deep sky, with some solar system sketches. |
| The Sketch Book |
Tammy Plotner |
SEP 12, 2007 |
EN |
| Lunar, Solar and deep sky sketches. |
| Larry's Deep Sky Sketches |
Larry |
SEP 12, 2007 |
EN |
| Deep sky and comet sketches. A concise tutorial by Larry can be found here." |
| Asnronomie Amateur Observation Zisuelle Croquis Astro |
Serge Vieillard |
|
FR |
| Absolutely stunning deep sky, lunar, solar, comet and planetary sketches by Serge Vieillard. Site is in French. |
| Astronotas |
Luis MartÃnez Guzmán |
|
ES |
| Deep sky observations with accompanying sketches by Luis MartÃnez Guzmán. Site is in Spanish. The following links will take you to the object directories. (Each object is accompanied by a sketch.) Messier Objects/NGC Objects |
| Deep-Sky-Sketching |
Matthias Juchert |
|
DE |
| Mars and deep sky sketch gallery. Mars section is extensive. |
| Iiro's Deep Sky Sketches |
Iiro Sairanen |
|
EN |
| Deep sky sketches by Finnish observer Iiro Sairanen. |
| Astrozeichnungen |
Manfred Kleisa and Peter Brosowski. |
|
DE |
| Deep sky sketches by Manfred Kleisa and Peter Brosowski. Site is in German. Click the "Objekt Index" link to proceed to the index of sketched objects. |
| Astro-visuell.de |
Daniel Restemeier |
|
DE |
| Digital Deep sky, Solar, planetary and comet sketches by Daniel Restemeier. Site is in German. Click the links beneath the "Zeichnungen" heading for sketch galleries. The Zeichentechnik link will take you to a tutorial covering Daniel's digital sketching technique. |
| Himmel-und-Er.de |
Christian |
|
DE |
| Deep sky and planet sketches. Site is in German. Click the "Zeichnungen" link and then click either the "Deep-Sky" or "Planeten" links for sketch galleries. |
| AstroPage Cai - Uso Wohler |
Cai-Uso |
|
DE |
| Deep sky and planet sketches. Site is in German. Click the "JupiDraw" and "AstroDraw" links for sketch galleries. |
| Astrosketch - Learning to Draw Astronomical Objects |
Fujtor The Atrodwarf |
|
EN |
| Observation reports with accompanying sketches. |
| Two Weeks On Mars - Drawings |
Laurie Hatch, Tony Misch, William Sheehan, E. E. Barnard. |
|
EN |
| Comparative Mars drawings. |
Dear Mr. Perez,
I would like to performance Czech Planetary-Observing Group (founded in 2001). Is is a workgroup of amateur astronomers devoted to ground-based amateur observations of solar-system planets, especially Mars and Jupiter. The CPOG continues in tradition of former planetary section of the Czech Astronomical Society.
Its URL is http://cspp.astro.cz .
Sincerely
Vladimír Kocour