First light sketches 27 April

[mikeDnight]

It was turbulent seeing on Monday evening, but as it was first light with a new scope I attempted the following sketches.

The first two were of Venus around an hour apart and set against a bright sky background. The first, where the magnification was at its maximum for the seeing, did reveal a good level of detail but I had to grab sharp views between lengthy turbulent bursts.  The second Venus sketch was a more pleasurable experience as the turbulence had settled down, but clouds had started rolling in. Yet I was able to push the magnification up high and still maintain good sharpness. The detail was remarkably easy and the sketch was made without reference to the previous sketch in my pocket sketch book.

The third sketch was of the crater Piccolomini, which was full of shadow. I chose this as the sky was rapidly clouding over and it looked reasonably easy to draw rapidly. Again the increasing cloud and turbulence spoiled the view, but over all it was a pleasant first light observation.

VENUS 27/4/2020

PICCOLOMINI CRATER 

 

[JeremyS]

Great sketches @mikeDnight

Remind me, what scope were you using?

🤣

[mark81]

Great sketches Mike,

Some very nice detail captured with your new DZ...

Mark

 

[acr_astro]

Hello Mike,

great sketches - have fun with the new gear!

Clear skies

Achim

Edited April 30, 2020 by acr_astro

[Mike JW]

Piccolomini is a lovely crater to often visit. Thanks for posting. Mike