Jupiter and Tim's Telescope

Below are a series of sketches of the four Galilean moons and Jupiter.













I am just starting to learn astronomical sketching. Before going into the field, I painted 98lb paper with ultramarine blue and burnt umber watercolor. A white gel ink pen was used to sketch Jupiter and the four moons. Looking through the eye piece of the telescope and sketching objects was a challenge. I was so clumsy that the actual features of Jupiter and the location of the moons are hastily done! Hopefully with more practice, the sketches will improve.

Thank you Tim for sharing your insight and the telescope!