Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 184 pages
- Published by: Springer
- Edition: 1st Edition August 11, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1852337346
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1852337346
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Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 15.2 ounces
Product Review
From the reviews:
"This colourful book is yet another addition to the forty-strong library of Patrick Moores Practical Astronomy Series produced by Springer. it is a very interesting book and the colour illustrations are great and gorgeously reproduced. Undoubtedly it will inspire many beginners to find out much more information about astronomical imaging." (Martin Mobberley, Astronomy Now, February, 2006)
"This compendium by S&T contributing editor David Ratledge offers a mother lode of practical information for imaging neophytes, but expert sky shooters can pick up a lot of useful tips as well. Its 11 chapters are lavishly illustrated, often in color, and they cover a wide range of techniques . Ratledges ambitious goal of covering the state of art is laudable ." (Edwin Aguirre, Sky & Telescope, March, 2008)
Product Description
The CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) has revolutionised optical astronomy during the past twenty years, and specialised astronomical CCD cameras are now even more affordable, colour is standard, and they provide spectacular results.
Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art, provides some examples of the best images, and gives readers hints and tips about how to get the best out of this extraordinary technology.
Experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe have contributed to this book, illustrating their help and advice with many gorgeous colour images the book is in full colour throughout. Techniques range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. Computer processing, stacking and image-enhancement are detailed, along with many hints and tips from the experts.
Reader Reviews
Let me start by saying - Do not make this your primary source for information on digital astrophotography. It has a ton of good info for a total beginner like me, but it also leaves out a lot on info. It has a unique format in that each chapter has a different author (a claimed expert in each field). Some were much better than others. All chapters did a decent job of explaining the process of each kind of technology, but in almost all cases I was left with more questions than answers. The book did give me a lot of ideas and areas to further research, but I was hoping when I bought it that it would give recommendations for type of equipment to buy and how to use it to get the best results. BOTTOM LINE -- This book is a great source for info and ideas, just don't assume it will be your only source as it leaves a lot unexplained.
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