Month: August 2010

Sketch of Cygnus Loop/Veil Nebula Click image to view larger version. This expansive supernova remnant is a visual treat from dark skies. In this column, we sketch the entire field using white charcoal/pastel on black paper. Subject: Veil Nebula/Cygnus Loop Issue: September…

Positive Sketch of C/2009 R1 (McNaught) Click image to view larger version. Original Negative Sketch of C/2009 R1 (McNaught) Click image to view larger version. Bright comet C/2009 R1 (McNaught) is the subject of this month’s column. We look at graphite techniques…

Sketch of Crescent Moon and Earthshine Click image to view larger version. The stunning view of a thin crescent moon cradling a bubble of Earthshine is irresistible. This column describes the use of white and black charcoal pencils on black paper to…

Graphite and Charcoal Sketch of the Sun Click image to view larger version. Solar activity is on the increase and white light observing is starting to get interesting again. This article describes white light full disc and detail sketching using graphite on…