Practicing with Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus and Arzachel

Object Name: Chain of lunar craters Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus & Arzachel. Media: Graphite pencil and white paper. Explanation: It is not always possible visual observation. Do not despair. It is a good time for to improve drawing techniques practicing, a “not observational” astronomical drawing its a good school for a beginners like me. This sketch, not … Continue reading Practicing with Ptolemaeus, Alphonsus and Arzachel

Atlas and Hercules Craters

Object Name: Atlas and Hercules Craters Object Type: Lunar Crater Location: Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona (Spain) Date: October 4, 2012 Media: Graphite pencil and white paper. Other data: Telescope : SW 120/900 ED Eyepiece: Baader Genuine Ortho 6mm + TeleVue Barlow x2, 300x Baader Neodymium Filter. Without clouds, seeing I in Antoniadi scale, good transparency … Continue reading Atlas and Hercules Craters