High Resolution Astrophotography (Practical Astronomy Handbooks, Series Number 7) - Hardcover

Dragesco, Jean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521415888 ISBN 13: 9780521415880

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

Many astronomers are unaware of how to obtain the best results from their telescopes. For those interested in photographing the Sun, Moon and planets, this volume provides the complete reference. This guide is packed with practical tips on how to obtain the highest resolution and provides a wealth of stunning images by the world's best amateurs, showing just what can be achieved. Individual chapters describe the various types of telescopes, the most suitable equipment to photograph a given subject, and recommend films and techniques in developing and printing. Also given are short biographies of key high resolution astrophotographers, both past and present, and an extensive bibliography of further reading. This guide provides both a wealth of sound, practical techniques and a unique portfolio of Solar System images--an inspiring handbook for any amateur astronomer.

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Book Description

How do you get the highest possible resolution from your telescope? For those interested in photographing the Sun, Moon and planets, this volume provides the complete reference. Individual chapters describe the various types of telescopes, the most suitable equipment to photograph a given subject, and recommend films and techniques in developing and printing. Also given are short biographies of key high resolution astrophotographers, both past and present, and an extensive bibliography of further reading.This guide is packed with practical tips on how to improve your techniques in astrophotography, and provides a we alth of stunning images by the world's best amateurs showing just what can be achieved.

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How do you get the best from your telescope? For those interested in photographing the Sun, Moon and planets, this volume provides the complete reference. This guide is packed with practical tips on how to obtain the highest resolution in your astrophotography, and provides a wealth of stunning images by the world's best amateurs showing just what can be achieved. Individual chapters describe the various types of telescopes and the most suitable equipment to photograph a given subject, and recommend films and techniques in developing and printing. Also given are short biographies of key high resolution astrophotographers, both past and present, and an extensive bibliography of further reading. This guide provides both a wealth of sound, practical techniques and a unique portfolio of solar system images - an inspirational handbook for any amateur astronomer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0521415888
• ISBN 13: 9780521415880
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172