The Astrophotography Manual: A Practical and Scientific Approach to Deep Sky Imaging
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138055360 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 434 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Astrophotography Manual,Second Edition is for photographers ready to move beyond standard SLR cameras and editing software to create beautiful images of nebulas, galaxies, clusters, and the stars. This combination of technical background and hands-on approach brings the science down to earth, with practical methods to ensure success.This second edition now includes:Over 600 full-color illustrations Coverage of a wide range of hardware, including smart phones, tablets, remote control and the latest technologies A guide to leading software, including Maxim DL, Nebulosity, Sequence Generator Pro, Photoshop, and PixInsight Ground-breaking practical chapters on hardware and software as well as alternative astrophotography pursuits. Beginning with a brief astronomy primer, this book takes readers through the full astrophotography process, from choosing and using equipment to image capture, calibration, and processing
He has pursued his passion for all forms of photography over the last 35 years and additionally invented and patented several unique darkroom timers and meters, which are sold throughout the world. About the Author Chris Woodhouse was born in England, and during his teenage years was a keen amateur photographer. His traditional monochrome photography earned him an Associateship distinction from the Royal Photographic Society. in Electronics at Bath University, he designed communication and optical gauging equipment before joining an automotive company. He quickly found the technical challenges of astrophotography responded well to methodical and scientic methods, and toget
He quickly found the technical challenges of astrophotography responded well to methodical and scientic methods, and together with his traditional photographic experience, he produces beautiful and fascinating images.. After receiving an M.Eng. in Electronics at Bath University, he designed communication and optical gauging equipment before joining