Chalk/charcoal sketch of the Golden Handle

[acr_astro]

Dear all,

tonight I have hoped to get a clear sky to observe and sketch the Golden Handle of Sinus Iridum and I've been lucky: Just interrupted by some smaller clouds and dimmed by cirrus, I was able to sketch it. Here you are:

Telescope: Martini 10" f/5 truss-tube Dobsonian
Eyepiece: Explore Scientific 6.7mm/82°
Date & Time: June 1st, 2020 / 2215-2315 CEST
Location: Home terrace, Dusseldorf Region, Germany
Technique: Koh-i-Noor chalk, extra charcoal and whitecoal pens and pieces on black sketching paper
Size: appr. 25x25cm

Clear skies!

Achim

[Mike JW]

Hi Achim, Such wonderful work, both this post and Walther Crater. I find them inspirational. I sometimes dabble in chalk but have yet to reach your standard but it has encouraged me to explore this medium further. I shall post my latest chalk attempt a bit later.

Have fun.

Mike

[acr_astro]

Hello Mike,

thanks for the wonderful feedback. But looking at your sketches, I don't agree that your're just playing with chalk - your sketches are great!

Clear skies!

Achim