The Astrophotography Manual: A Practical Approach to Deep Sky Imaging

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Woodhouse, Chris.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomical photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 p.)

Edition:

Third edition

Place of Publication:

Routledge 2024

Summary:

"The Astrophotography Manual's Third Edition is the most up to date and authoritative guide for photographers who want to create beautiful images of nebulas, galaxies, clusters, and the stars with the latest professional tools and techniques. The book has been completely revised and, after a brief astronomy primer, it guides readers through the full astrophotography process, from choosing and using equipment to image capture, calibration, and processing. An extensive Assignment section at the end shows how several deep sky objects were captured and processed. Throughout the book, the Author's combination of technical background and hands-on approach brings the science down to earth, with practical methods to ensure success. This latest edition is packed full of fresh images and ideas, using the latest hardware and software tools. Given its accessibility as well as its visual element, this book will be an essential resource for all professional and amateur photographers who wish to engage in astrophotography"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Pushing the limits

System choices

Setting up

Image capture

Image processing.

Notes:

"A Focal Press Book" -- from cover.

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ISBN:

1-003-85415-X

1-003-46310-X

1-003-85420-6

OCLC:

1406021324