Solar Sketching
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
978-1-4939-2900-9 (ISBN)
The Sun is the most visually dynamic object in our solar system and offers compelling, spectacular views. Knotted magnetic field lines give rise to powerful eruptions and form the intricate sunspots and arching prominences that make our nearest star one of the most exciting, yet challenging, astronomical objects to sketch. Facilitated by the availability of affordable dedicated solar telescopes and filters, the Sun has become an increasingly popular target amongst astronomical sketchers. The use of narrowband solar filters provides a wonderful opportunity to capture views of the Sun that have, until recently, been largely inaccessible.
You’ll discover easy to follow, step-by-step instructions geared toward your specific interests, be it technical sketching and contributing to science, personal study, or even fun solar outreach activities that help children learn through art. By using Solar Sketching as a reference, drawing the Sun has never been easier.
Erika Rix is a Columnist and Contributing Editor for Astronomy magazine and presenter for astronomical sketching and sketching workshops. She is a co-author of Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction (Springer 2007) and of Sketching the Moon – An Astronomical Artist’s Guide (Springer 2012). Additionally, she is a member of the administration team for Cloudy Nights Telescope Reviews forum and has astronomical sketches and articles published widely on astronomy sites (including Spaceweather, LOPD, ASOD, ALPO), astronomy newsletters, magazines and books. Kim Hay is presently the Sunspot Report Coordinator for the AAVSO, and Solar Section Coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO). She is the author of the Solar Observing Section in the RASC Observer’s Handbook and was also part of the Canadian IYA2009 team that helped to promote IYA2009 and Astronomy with public outreach. Kim has sketched the sun for over 20 years to observeits activity and published an article in the RASC Journal December 2009 Vol.103, entitled Solar Observing 1999-2009. She is currently the President of the RASC-Kingston Centre and long time member. Sally Russell has given numerous presentations and workshops on astronomical sketching to local astronomy societies. Her astronomical sketches have been published online, principally at Cloudy Night Telescope Reviews, LPOD, ASOD, the National Maritime Museum, and in various BAA and SPA section online journals and newsletters, as well as in various UK astronomical magazines. Sally is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), a Member of the British Astronomical Association (BAA), and of the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA). Richard Handy is webmaster for Astronomy Sketch of the Day, a non-profit website. He was a co-author of Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction (Springer 2007) and of Sketching the Moon – An Astronomical Artist’s Guide(Springer 2012). His lunar sketch work has been widely published on the Internet, particularly at Cloudy Nights Telescope Reviews, where he is proud to be a “Star Contributor.” Several of Rich’s sketches and narratives were selected for Lunar Photo of the Day (Charles Wood’s LPOD website). Richard is a member of the San Diego Astronomical Society, and a Member of the Association of Lunar Planetary Observers (ALPO). Erika, Sally and Richard had their sketches selected for display at the International Year of Astronomy 2009 Astronomical Art Exhibit held in Birr Castle in Ireland.
Introduction to Solar Observing and Sketching.- Basic White Light Sketching.- Sketching for Science – White Light.- Projection Sketching.- Tracking Active Regions.- Hydrogen Alpha.- Calcium K.- Composite Sketches with more than one type of filter.- Spectrohelioscope.- Transits/occultation.- Eclipse.- Animations.- Solar Inspired Art.- Contributor Gallery.
| Reihe/Serie | The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series ; 178 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 125 Illustrations, color; 314 Illustrations, black and white; XIX, 424 p. 439 illus., 125 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| Schlagworte | Astronomical sketching • Basic White Light Sketching • Projection Sketching • Sketching Solar Features • Sketching Sunspots • Solar Observation Equipment • Solar Observing Techniques • Solar Sketching Tutorial • Solar Sunspot Maximum • The Sun and Art |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4939-2900-3 / 1493929003 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4939-2900-9 / 9781493929009 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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