A collection of drawings of galaxies and nebulae
Most of the drawings were made using a home-built 47cm f/4 Dobsonian reflector. Later, a 46cm
f/4.5 reflector on the Equatorial Mounting was used. All the drawings were made at the telescope
first, then under light, the star positions were corrected using photographic images (DSS or
RealSky) and star chart software (MegaStar). The drawings of comets are also added to this
collection. Later drawings were made with a 46cm f/4.5 reflector.
Most of the drawings were made using a home-built 47cm f/4 Dobsonian reflector. Later, a 46cm
f/4.5 reflector on the Equatorial Mounting was used. All the drawings were made at the telescope
first, then under light, the star positions were corrected using photographic images (DSS or
RealSky) and star chart software (MegaStar). The drawings of comets are also added to this
collection. Later drawings were made with a 46cm f/4.5 reflector.
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Visit The Belt of Venus: This beautiful and resourceful website is maintained by Jeremy Perez,
master of astronomical sketching. You will enjoy his superb drawings and learn about the
techniques. This is what he has to say about astronomical sketching:
"Although I enjoy capturing the view with photography from time to time, I find that I get the most
enjoyment and appreciation for astronomical objects by sketching them. With the blossoming of
astrophotography in the amateur community, astronomical sketching may seem to have become
an antiquated endeavor. However, this method of recording observations still runs strong in many
parts of the amateur community. I have found that for myself and for many others, sketching these
objects provides a fantastic means of honing observation skills and providing a record of what was
truly visible to your own eyes while you soaked up the view." (From the Belt of Venus)
This is the essence of astronomical sketching.
master of astronomical sketching. You will enjoy his superb drawings and learn about the
techniques. This is what he has to say about astronomical sketching:
"Although I enjoy capturing the view with photography from time to time, I find that I get the most
enjoyment and appreciation for astronomical objects by sketching them. With the blossoming of
astrophotography in the amateur community, astronomical sketching may seem to have become
an antiquated endeavor. However, this method of recording observations still runs strong in many
parts of the amateur community. I have found that for myself and for many others, sketching these
objects provides a fantastic means of honing observation skills and providing a record of what was
truly visible to your own eyes while you soaked up the view." (From the Belt of Venus)
This is the essence of astronomical sketching.
