This is one of the most comprehensive books on solar astronomy I have read. Well written by four prominent exponents in their field and a good, easy read suitable for beginners and experts alike. I recommend it. 1493929003 Great introduction book for solar sketching. I liked the variety of sketches done by all four authors, and the different mediums they use (pencils, inks, pastels and charcoal). There are over 400 figures of images, photos and sketches in the book concerning all 1493929003 Un libro que deseaba tener, el envío ha sido muy rápido y en perfectas condiciones aunque el encuadernado es un poco malo, nada mas abrirlo se han soltado algunas hojas. 1493929003 After the book astronomical sketching and sketching the moon this one was missing in this very good astronomical collection. Another must for the astronomical observers. 1493929003
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 observe its 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.
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