Astronomical Sketching
By Deirdre Kelleghan
We may focus quite a bit on astrophotography, but sketching still has a place in our observing. Dierdre shows us how we can incorporate sketching in our observing sessions—or making art out of the night sky– Imagine what Van Gogh might have painted had he seen M42 though a big aperture scope.
About the Speaker:
Deirdre Kelleghan is a very active amateur astronomer and frequently posts her astronomical artwork online. From 2005-2009 she was President of The Irish Astronomical Society. Also in 2009, she was the National Coordinator for Sidewalk Astronomy for 100 Hours of Astronomy. From 2004 - to date she is a member of The Saturn Observation Campaign - Informal Outreach Education for JPL/NASA. Her list of activities goes on and on. She works with young children and encourages them to create astronomical artwork.
Her author account on the Vatican Observatory's website is one of the first that Br. Guy had Bob Trembley create.

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