The Astrophotography Manual: A Practical and Scientific Approach to Deep Space Imaging
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The Astrophotography Manual: A Practical and Scientific Approach to Deep Space Imaging
The Astrophotography Manual is for those photographers who aspire to move beyond using standard SLR cameras and editing software, and who are ready to create beautiful images of nebulas, galaxies, clusters, and the solar system. Beginning with a brief astronomy primer, this book takes readers through the full astrophotography process, from choosing and using equipment through image capture, calibration, and processing. This combination of technical background information and the hands-on approach brings the science down to earth with a practical method to plan for success. Features include:
- Over 400 images, graphs, and tables to illustrate these concepts
- A wide range of hardware to be used, including smartphones, tablets, and the latest mount technologies
- How to utilize a variety of leading software such as Maxim DL, Nebulosity, Sequence Generator Pro, Photoshop, and PixInsight
- Case studies showing how and when to use certain tools and overcoming technical challenges
- How sensor performance and light pollution relate to image quality and exposure planning
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