Amateur Astronomy Blog | Jeremy Perez
Sketch of Saturn Click image to view larger version. Subject: Saturn Issue: May 2011 Astronomy Now Basic Media: Graphite and white pastel on pre-printed template Featured Technique: Sketching features on Saturn’s disc and rings with optional info on colorizing with digital media.…
Last month’s presentation at NCRAL went really well. On Friday night, a group of about 35 attended the workshop where we practiced deep sky (M51/NGC 5195), planetary (Jupiter), and lunar (Cassini Crater: Thanks to Mike Wirths for the use of his image)…
Next Friday and Saturday – April 29 and 30 – I have the privilege of conducting a workshop and speaking on astronomical sketching at the 2011 NCRAL Annual Convention in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Details about the convention can be found here: 2011…
A talented observer and astronomical sketcher passed away last week at the age of 46. Scott Mellish was a frequent contributor to the Astronomy Sketch of the Day. His work is stunning and wonderfully captures the rich, subtle beauty of the deep…
Positive Sketches of Messier 81 and Messier 82 Click image to view larger version. Original Negative Sketch of Messier 81 and Messier 82 Click image to view larger version. Original Negative Sketch of Messier 81 and Messier 82 Click image to view…
M1 – M20Large Version M21 – M40Large Version M41 – M60Large Version M61 – M80Large Version M81 – M100Large Version M101 – M110Large Version Subject: Sketching the Messier Marathon Issue: March 2011 Astronomy Now Basic Media: Graphite on Plain Paper Templates…
Digital distribution of media on the web has changed a lot of things for content creators. I don’t philosophize about this much, so I’m not sure how satisfying this little ramble will be. You can lament the effect that the digital age…
Juno Target Missile Launch
Markarian’s Chain
Sketch of Saturn CMI 321° – CMII 194° – CMIII 288° Click image for larger version. Observation Notes: After several failed attempts to observe the storm in Saturn’s NTrZ, we finally had a clear night with a decent seeing forecast. I headed…