Splendors of the Universe : A Practical Guide to Photographing the Night Sky

Dickinson, Terence; Newton, Jack

ISBN 10: 1552091414 / ISBN 13: 9781552091418

Published by Firefly Books, Limited, Westport, Connecticut, U.S.A., 1997

About this Item

Pictorial hardcover with no dust jacket. A comprehensive guide to photographing the wonders of the universe using modern high-speed films and electronic imaging systems to create stunning full-color celestial portraits ranging from lunar landscapes to remote galaxies.

Seller Inventory # 4181-002

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Splendors of the Universe : A Practical Guide to Photographing the Night Sky
• Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited, Westport, Connecticut, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552091414
• ISBN 13: 9781552091418
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Photography
  • Science

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Synopsis

Catch a Falling Star--With a Camera Majestic clouds of cosmic gas floating in constellations ... the elegant swirl of a remote spiral galaxy ... the Milky Way's ethereal glow on a cool summer night. All of these scenes can be yours. Equipped with modern photographic films or electronic-imaging techniques, the dedicated backyard astronomer can surpass all but the very best solar picture obtained at the world's largest observatories.

Splendors of the Universe displays more than 200 celestial portraits ranging from lunar landscapes to remote galaxy clusters billions of light years away-all taken by amateur astronomers. More than a photo album, Splendors of the Universe provides information on the objects displayed as well as the details of how each picture was taken.

Astrophotography experts Terence Dickinson and Jack Newton offer a wealth of practical information and tips about techniques and equipment for both the novice and experienced photographers.

About the Author

Terence Dickinson is the best-selling author of Nightwatch and The Backyard Astronomer's Guide. More than one million of his previous titles are in print in three languages. He has received many national and international science awards including the New York Academy of Sciences Book of the Year Award and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific's Klumpke-Roberts Award for "excellence in communicating astronomy to the public." Previous recipients include Carl Sagan and Isaac Asimov.

Jack Newton is considered one of the world's foremost non-professional astrophotographers. His portraits of celestial objects have appeared in every leading astronomy magazine in the world.