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Author : Michael A. Covington
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1999-05-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521627400
First published in 1999, this is an expanded and updated edition of the best-selling, standard handbook on astrophotography for amateurs.
Author : Gerald North
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1997-08-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521574307
This book, first published in 1997, is for telescope owners wanting to improve their skills and make observations of real and lasting scientific value.
Author : Jack Newton,Philip Teece
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521444926
How do you choose your first telescope? Or build one from first principles? What can the deep sky offer you season-by-season? How do you get started in astrophotography? And progress to CCD imaging? The Guide to Amateur Astronomy answers the questions of the novice and the experienced amateur astronomer in one easy-to-use and comprehensive account. Throughout the emphasis is on practical methods to get you started and then develop your skills; with lavish illustrations to show you just what is possible. This second edition of the highly successful Guide has been fully revised and updated. It now takes you from basic 'piggyback' astrophotography, through the use of a cold camera to state-of- the-art CCD imaging; from studies of the planets to the most distant objects in the Universe. From guidelines for the care and adjustment of your telescope through to lists of the spectral classification of stars, amateur astronomy societies and clubs, all the information you need for your voyage of discovery and revelation is provided in this self-contained, helpful guide.
Author : Ruben Kier
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441906038
Any amateur astronomer who is interested in astrophotography, particularly if just getting started, needs to know what objects are best for imaging in each month of the year. These are not necessarily the same objects that are the most spectacular or intriguing visually. The camera reveals different things and has different requirements. What objects in the sky tonight are large enough, bright enough, and high enough to be photographed? This book reveals, for each month of the year, the choicest celestial treasures within the reach of a commercial CCD camera. Helpful hints and advice on framing, exposures, and filters are included. Each deep sky object is explained in beautiful detail, so that observers will gain a richer understanding of these astronomical objects. This is not a book that dwells on the technology of CCD, Webcam, wet, or other types of astrophotography. Neither is it a book about in-depth computer processing of the images (although this topic is included). Detailed discussions of these topics can be found in other publications. This book focuses on what northern latitude objects to image at any given time of the year to get the most spectacular results.
Author : Gerald R. Hubbell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461451730
Scientific Astrophotography is intended for those amateur astronomers who are looking for new challenges, once they have mastered visual observing and the basic imaging of various astronomical objects. It will also be a useful reference for scientifically inclined observers who want to learn the fundamentals of astrophotography with a firm emphasis on the discipline of scientific imaging. This books is not about making beautiful astronomical images; it is about recording astronomical images that are scientifically rigorous and from which accurate data can be extracted. This book is unique in that it gives readers the skills necessary for obtaining excellent images for scientific purposes in a concise and procedurally oriented manner. This not only gets the reader used to a disciplined approach to imaging to maximize quality, but also to maximize the success (and minimize the frustration!) inherent in the pursuit of astrophotography. The knowledge and skills imparted to the reader of this handbook also provide an excellent basis for “beautiful picture” astrophotography! There is a wealth of information in this book – a distillation of ideas and data presented by a diverse set of sources and based on the most recent techniques, equipment, and data available to the amateur astronomer. There are also numerous practical exercises. Scientific Astrophotography is perfect for any amateur astronomer who wants to go beyond just astrophotography and actually contribute to the science of astronomy.
Author : Michael A. Covington
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521524199
Based on field notes made by the author during his own career as an amateur astronomer, this unique guide covers both the traditional and novel approaches to studying the night sky. In addition to the more standard techniques, it discusses the latest modern resources available to today s astronomer, such as personal computers, the Internet, and computerized telescopes. It includes practical advice on aspects such as site selection and weather; provides the reader with detailed instructions for observing the Sun, Moon, planets, and all types of deep-sky objects; and it introduces newer specialities such as satellite observing and the use of astronomical databases. The book concludes with detailed information about 200 stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, suitable for viewing with modest-sized telescopes under suburban conditions. Written to complement How to Use a Computerized Telescope, this book will also appeal to astronomers with more traditional equipment.
Author : Michael A. Covington
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521007909
The first handbook that describes how to start observing the sky with a computerized telescope.
Author : Timothy J. Jensen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493917730
Here are clear explanations of how to make superb astronomical deep-sky images using only a DSLR or webcam and an astronomical telescope – no expensive dedicated CCD cameras needed! The book is written for amateur astronomers interested in budget astrophotography – the deep sky, not just the Moon and planets – and for those who want to improve their imaging skills using DSLR and webcams. It is even possible to use existing (non-specialist astronomical) equipment for scientific applications such as high resolution planetary and lunar photography, astrometry, photometry, and spectroscopy. The introduction of the CCD revolutionized astrophotography. The availability of this technology to the amateur astronomy community has allowed advanced science and imaging techniques to become available to almost anyone willing to take the time to learn a few, simple techniques. Specialized cooled-chip CCD imagers are capable of superb results in the right hands – but they are all very expensive. If budget is important, the reader is advised on using a standard camera instead. Jensen provides techniques useful in acquiring beautiful high-quality images and high level scientific data in one accessible and easy-to-read book. It introduces techniques that will allow the reader to use more economical DSLR cameras – that are of course also used for day-to-day photography – to produce images and data of high quality, without a large cash investment.
Author : P. Clay Sherrod,Thomas L. Koed
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486152165
Concise, highly readable book discusses the selection, set-up, and maintenance of a telescope; amateur studies of the sun; lunar topography and occultations; and more. 124 figures. 26 halftones. 37 tables.
Author : Richard Handy,David B. Moody,Jeremy Perez,Erika Rix,Sol Robbins
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387686967
This book presents the amateur with fine examples of astronomical sketches and step-by-step tutorials in each medium, including pencil, pen and ink, chalks and pastels, painting and computer graphics programs. This unique book can teach almost anyone to create beautiful sketches of celestial objects by following simple, illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Readers can select a chapter related to their preferred class of object, and rapidly learn techniques in several media. Each chapter contains useful information regarding equipment, techniques for preserving and archiving sketches, and suggestions for accurate record keeping.
Author : Ian Morison
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781316618417
This book provides a step-by-step guide of how anyone can capture and produce beautiful astronomical images, for beginners and professionals alike.
Author : Jeffrey R. Charles
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447105039
For all but the simplest star-trail pictures, photographing the night sky involves machinery to track the stars, and the task becomes even more complicated when photographing very small or very faint objects that require high magnification or very long exposure times. Astrophotography for Amateurs presents equipment and techniques, features practical hints and tips from the experts, including coverage of traditional "wet" photography, CCD imaging, and computerized image enhancement. There are sections on photographing different classes of astronomical object from the moon to faint nebulae, as well as a detailed look at the equipment needed.
Author : Patterson, G. N. (Gordon Nelson)
Publisher : Saskatoon : Herrem Publishing Company
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Astronomical photography
ISBN : 0919677002
Author : Michael A. Covington
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781316639931
A definitive handbook to photographing the night sky using DSLR cameras, including projects for both beginners and more advanced enthusiasts.
Author : Robert Gendler
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781616731465
Portraits of the deep sky and of local astronomical phenomena taken by the world’s renowned astrophotographers—with a foreword by Neil deGrasse Tyson. To gaze at the stars is one thing; to capture that gaze in photographs is something else, a tantalizing scientific art that many attempt and few master. That rare mastery is on full display in this beautiful volume of space photography from thirty of the most accomplished astrophotographers in the world, both professional and amateur. Galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and other deep-sky treasures fill the pages. Along with the marvels of the night sky—the Andromeda and Whirlpool galaxies, the Pleiades and the Praesepe, the Orion and Crab nebulae, and many more—each section features a profile of the photographer’s work, techniques, philosophy, and experiences. Compiled by the world’s leading amateur astrophotographer, with an introduction to the history of space photography, this spectacular volume is an essential for every stargazer’s bookshelf.elf.