[Paddy (Patrick)]

Thanks everyone - your responses are very encouraging.

Originally Posted by skyoyster

I'm amazed you were able to come in and scan in... usually when I've tried looking at the moon when it's that full I've wandered around blinded for a good while...

I find the little ED 80 great in that regard. Not too much light. The 16" is way too much even with a couple of moon filters.

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Oh my goodness! Wonderful sketching Patrick!

Thanks JJJ - as Suzy says, it's great to have your posts in this section.

Originally Posted by Suzy

Beautifully detailed sketch Paddy! I love the shading and contrast. And I also like that you superimposed the points of interest.

Originally Posted by orestis

Awesome sketches Paddy,

I really like the effect the smudge stick gives to the crater floor and maria.Awesome work with shading.

I never really thought moon sketching would be enjoyable because of so much detail but once i tried it, i found out that is what makes it fun and interesting

looking forward to more
cheers orestis

I too was surprised how much I enjoyed this. It adds so much more to lunar observing. I don't think I'll ever look on the waxing moon with disdain again.

BTW is there any way I can fix the typo in the thread title? The edit options only seem to work for the post, not the thread.