The beginner's guide to astrophotography : how to capture the cosmos with any camera / Mike Shaw.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shaw, Mike, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomical photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (284 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Rafael, CA : Rocky Nook Inc., [2023]

Summary:

Now everyone can learn to take great pictures of the cosmos! The night sky is filled with immense beauty and mystery, and it's no wonder so many photographers want to learn how to take great photographs of all it contains: the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, and beyond. But for photographers just getting started photographing the cosmos, some books veer into "advanced" territory way too quickly, filled with difficult theory and long, expensive lists of "must-have" gear. If you're just starting your adventure in astrophotography, The Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography is the book for you! Photographer Mike Shaw teaches you everything you need to know to capture great images of the night sky--without breaking the bank or needing an advanced physics degree. In this book, you'll quickly gain an understanding of the night sky, then dive into gear and settings. Regardless of the camera you own (smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless), you'll be able to capture shots you love. You'll learn all about the gear you absolutely need (and what you don't) as well as the accessories that will make your astrophotography life easier. Then you'll dive into camera technique: exposure settings, focusing tricks, and composition techniques to get the shot. You'll also learn about the best apps for astronomy, weather, planning, and navigation. Mike walks you through how to plan a shoot, set up for it, and capture your images. Finally, you'll learn the post-processing techniques that will have your images looking their best. You'll learn how to photograph: " The moon (full, crescent, lunar eclipse, solar eclipse) " The Milky Way (the core, the central band) " Constellations (Orion, Perseus, Scorpius, etc.) " Asterisms (Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, Orion's Belt, etc.) " Star trails " Planets (Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars) " Aurora Borealis " Meteors " Satellites (such as the Internaional Space Station) " Nebulae " Star Clusters " Galaxies " Comets " And more! Table of Contents Chapter 1: What Is Astrophotography, Exactly? Chapter 2: Understanding the Night Sky for Astrophotographers Chapter 3: Astrophotography Equipment, Setup, and Technique Chapter 4: Landscape Astrophotography Subjects Chapter 5: Deep Sky Astrophotography Subjects Chapter 6: Choosing Where and When to Shoot Chapter 7: Synthesis: Your First Astrophotography Session Chapter 8: Making Your Astrophotography Images Look Amazing Chapter 9: Advanced Astrophotography.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1. What Is Astrophotography?

Welcome to Astrophotography!

Types of Astrophotography

What Can I Do with What I've Got?

Chapter 2. Understanding the Night Sky

How to Explore the Night Sky

Navigating the Night Sky

Measuring the Night Sky

Why Do the Stars Move at Night?

Why Do Our Views of Space Change throughout the Year?

The Planisphere-Your Practical Guide to the Night Sky

Chapter 3. Equipment, Setup &amp

Technique

Cameras, Lenses, and Tripods

Camera Bodies

Lenses

Tripods

Focusing for Astrophotography

Composing at Night

Camera and Exposure Settings

Key Astrophotography Accessories

Chapter 4. Landscape Astrophotography

Single Exposures Versus Blended Images

Milky Way

Stars and Constellations

The Moon

Bright Planets

Aurora Borealis/Australis

Comets

Meteors

Satellites

Zodiacal Light

Lunar Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

Earth's Atmosphere

People!

Chapter 5. Deep-Sky Astrophotography

Top Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae

Star Clusters

Galaxies

Deep-Sky Panoramas

Deepscapes

Chapter 6. Planning Astrophotography Sessions

Sunset, Moonrise, and Twilights

Moon Phase

How to Plan Astrophotography Sessions

Best Apps for Astrophotography

Example Plans

Chapter 7. Your First Astrophotography Session

Preparations, Shooting, and the Result

Things That Can Go Wrong and How to Fix Them

Chapter 8. How Can I Make My Astrophotography Images Look Amazing?

Global and local adjustments

Lightroom

Photoshop

PixInsight

Stacking Software

Chapter 9. Next Steps

Taking Your Astrophotography Further

Conclusions

Appendix A: Top Deep-Sky Objects.

Appendix B: Planisphere Template (Mid northern latitudes) Wheel and Housing

Appendix C: Night Photography Plan Templates

Appendix D: Deepscapes.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781681989709

1681989700

9781681989716

1681989719

OCLC:

1373336025