Lunar crater Copernicus
Sketch and Sketch Details by Krzysztof Rajda
This sketch of the classic lunar landmark Copernicus, was submitted by the Polish
amateur astronomer Krzysztof Rajda. His superb drawing captures the crater’s
complex terracing and central peaks beautifully.
Sketch information:
Obiect name:crater Copernicus
Scope:ATM truss dobs 300/1500
Eyepieces:Antares Plossl-6mm
Place:Poland,Brzeźno
Seeing:3/5
Date:07.11.2008r.
Technique:Pencil,graphics GIMP2
Amateur astronomer:Krzysztof Rajda(Poland)
Woo hoo that is simply Magical 🙂 More more Krzysztof
Dale
Definitely more!
It’s got a wonderful, surreal look to it, like the moon was sculpted from soft clay…
Great sketch!!!
-Andy
Krzysztof,
Superb rendering of shadows and inner wall terraces.
Frank