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Making Beautiful Deep-Sky Images: Astrophotography with Affordable Equipment and Software

By Greg Parker (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2017
ISBN
978-3-319-46316-2, 978-3-319-46315-5
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-46316-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14341551 bytes)
Series
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Edition
2
Pages
XII, 189\190
Time added
2016-12-08 02:00:00
Observations and Techniques;Image Processing and CPopular Science in Astronomy;Astronomy

Description

In this updated version of his classic on deep-sky imaging, astrophotographer Greg Parker describes how the latest technology can help amateur astronomers process their own beautiful images. Whether you are taking your own images from a backyard system or processing data from space telescopes, this book shows you how to enhance the visuals in the "electronic darkroom" for maximum beauty and impact. The wealth of options in the astrophotography realm has exploded in the recent past, and Parker proves an able guide for the interested imager to improve his or her comfort level against this exciting new technological backdrop. From addressing the latest DSLR equipment to updating the usage of Hyperstar imaging telescopes and explaining the utility of parallel imaging arrays, this edition brings the book fully up-to-date, and includes clear tutorials, helpful references, and gorgeous color astrophotography by one of the experts in the field.

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