Sketching for Science

The Sun is a very powerful, dynamic source of energy with a host of features to observe at any given time. Learning the fundamentals of solar morphology, including how to observe and sketch the Sun with an objective eye, provides the foundation necessary to put your sketches to scientific use. Once you have an understanding of the basics, you’ll be able to submit your sketches and reports to organizations that gather scientific research data for astronomy professionals and other amateur astronomers.