Sea of Nectar
By Aleksander Cieśla (wimmer) (Mare Nectaris)
- July 12th, 2012
- Posted in Black Paper . crater . maria . Moon . Pastels
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Mare Nectaris
Hi!
I present to you my last sketch of the Moon surface.
In the center of the sketch is Mare Nectaris and craters i.a: Teophilus, Cirillus, Catharina, Fracastorius, Isidorus, Capella and more.
Object: Moon, Mare Nectaris
Scope: SCT 5″
Magnification: about 178x
Technique: White pastel crayon on black paper.
Author: Aleksander Cieśla (wimmer)
Aleksander,
Yet another excellent lunar sketch from you. Great work with the central peaks and bright rim highlights. I also like the white high spots catching sun at the terminator.
Frank
Beautiful work, Aleksander!
Jean
Frank, Jean
Thank you!