Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Edition:
2007
Series:
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Author:
Richard Handy, David B. Moody, Jeremy Perez, Erika Rix, Sol Robbins
ISBN:
9780387686967
Related ISBNs:
9780387262406
Publisher:
Springer New York
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2021-02-09
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2007
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science