Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction (Paperback, 2007 ed.)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Release date:	June 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Richard Handy • David B. Moody • Jeremy Perez • Erika Rix • Sol Robbins
Dimensions:	236 x 158 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	195
Edition:	2007 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-26240-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Observatories, equipment & methods Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration
LSN:	0-387-26240-7
Barcode:	9780387262406

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