| Description |
1 online resource (265 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and color) |
| Series |
The Patrick Moore practical astronomy series |
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Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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| Contents |
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. A Brief overview of deep sky imaging -- Chapter 3. Light pollution and the night sky -- Chapter 4. Astrophotography Equipment -- Chapter 5. Computer Control of a telescope -- Chapter 6. Setting up and using your Telescope -- Chapter 7. Preparation for your First imaging session -- Chapter 8. Computer Controlled Imaging -- Chapter 9. Introduction to Image processing and stacking -- Chapter 10. Troubleshooting -- Chapter 11. Where do you go from here? -- Chapter 12. DIY projects |
| Summary |
This instructional guide has one aim: to teach inexperienced astrophotographers how to take high quality images. Often, basic information about astrophotography is lacking, or is dealt with too briefly in books on the subject. This book is a distillation of the authors own experiences, bringing together everything you will need to make the fastest possible progress in deep-sky imaging. The book will teach you how to set up and use your astrophotography equipment in a systematic, easy-to-follow manner, helping you get started while avoiding common mistakes. With a step-by-step walk-through course and a unique observational guide to each object, the book contains a plethora of valuable, beginner-friendly information. Particularly useful is the chapter on troubleshooting, which will help newcomers avoid further frustration when things just dont seem to go right! The book also contains a number of easy to advanced DIY projects for imagers working on a budget |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Astronomical photography.
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Amateur astronomy.
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astronomical photography.
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Amateur astronomy
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Astronomical photography
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783031157622 |
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3031157621 |
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