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At first glance, the challenge of astrophotography may appear daunting. But spectacular results are not only possible, they are easy to learn with the step-by-step approach of Digital Astrophotography: A Guide to Capturing the Cosmos. Amateurs today can produce images that only 20 years ago a large professional observatory would have been proud of; and this book shows you how. Learn how to:
Set up your camera for optimum results
Focus your camera for razor-sharp images
Take beautiful night shots with a simple compact digital camera, a tripod, and a telescope
Use a DSLR camera to shoot the Sun, Moon, stars, and more
Get brilliant images of planets with a webcam
Capture remote galaxies with a CCD camera just like a pro
Also learn to:
Shoot RAW format images and improve them with calibration frames
Take short exposures of faint deep-sky objects and combine them into a longer exposure
Perform brightness, contrast, and color correction
Make corrections for vignetting & uneven field illumination
Process your images for stunning results
Equipment requirements range from a simple camera and tripod to a multi-thousand dollar computer controlled telescope equipped with a CCD auto-guider and separate guide-scope. Seip helps you sort out which cameras are best for the various celestial objects, what to look for when buying a camera, and what accessories you really need. As the author says, "The rewards of this fascinating hobby grants you unforgettable hours under the night sky¦ It is exciting!" In his foreword, nationally renowned astronomer and artist, Robert Gendler tells us, "I can`t think of anyone better [than Stefan Seip] to bring the new technologies of astrophotography to those who are eager to learn them. ISBN 9781933952161
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Pages : 162
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