DR7 Projects | ||
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Basic | ||
Advanced | ||
Research Challenges | ||
For Kids | ||
- Old Time Astro | ||
- Scavenger Hunt | ||
- Constellations | ||
User Activities | ||
Games and Contests | ||
Links to Others |
Old Time Astronomy | ||
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Drawing | ||
Meet Mr. Geldorp | ||
Drawing Tips | ||
Get Your Object | ||
Compare | ||
Guess the Place | ||
Conclusion | ||
Sketch Gallery |
Hello from the Netherlands!
My name is Michael Geldorp. I am 32 years old, and I live in a small town in the Netherlands. I have liked astronomy since I was 8 years old. I own a telescope, and I try to go out under the stars when it is clear at night. Instead of just looking at a planet or a nebula and forgetting it later, I always draw what I see.
After drawing for a few minutes, you will see much more than you thought at first. Drawing really makes you appreciate the beauty of the night sky. Drawing looks hard, but it's really easy. You don’t need to be an artist to do it; it just takes a little practice. Remember, your drawing doesn’t have to be pretty. Just make the sketch look as much like the real object as you can. On the next page, I'll try to explain how I draw what I see. I hope these tips will help you with your drawings.
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Netherlands map from
Perry-Castaneda Library Map
Collection, University of Texas |