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Astronomical Cybersketching: Observational Drawing with PDAs and Tablet PCs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
Peter Grego
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Description for Astronomical Cybersketching: Observational Drawing with PDAs and Tablet PCs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
paperback. This unique book has become necessary because of advances in computer technology. It outlines the techniques involved in "cybersketching", or making observational astronomical sketches and detailed 'scientific' drawings using modern digital equipment. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 116 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
SketchingtheSkies Suddenly and without warning, a new star appeared in the night sky, and everyone in the community was alarmed. Nobody could remember having seen its like before. Dazzling to look at, this unexpected intruder in the heavenly vault gave off a light that almost rivaled that of the full Moon, drowning out the familiar patterns of stars with its glare. The new star’s steady white light penetrated deep into the sacred cave, illuminating an age-old patchwork of intricately drawn pictographs; some of these depicted terrestrial objects and events, from mundane sketches of bison to vast and sweeping panoramic images ... Read more
SketchingtheSkies Suddenly and without warning, a new star appeared in the night sky, and everyone in the community was alarmed. Nobody could remember having seen its like before. Dazzling to look at, this unexpected intruder in the heavenly vault gave off a light that almost rivaled that of the full Moon, drowning out the familiar patterns of stars with its glare. The new star’s steady white light penetrated deep into the sacred cave, illuminating an age-old patchwork of intricately drawn pictographs; some of these depicted terrestrial objects and events, from mundane sketches of bison to vast and sweeping panoramic images ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Number of Pages
222
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387853505
SKU
V9780387853505
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About Peter Grego
Peter Grego has recently written The Moon and How to Observe it for Springer. He has eight other published astronomy books to his credit. And is working on Mercury and Venus and How to Observe Them for Springer. Living in the UK, he is a well-known writer and practical amateur astronomer. He has contributed to many other books, and has ... Read more
Reviews for Astronomical Cybersketching: Observational Drawing with PDAs and Tablet PCs (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
From the reviews: "Peter Grego … introducing observers to this fertile territory in his richly illustrated book. … The topic is covered in great detail, from a historic overview of computing itself, to the inner-workings of all the key components of desktop and portable computers. The author makes a well-documented case for computers being used to generate, assist, ... Read more