Digital SLR Astrophotography / Michael A. Covington.
2007
QB121 .C684 2007eb
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Title
Digital SLR Astrophotography / Michael A. Covington.
Author
ISBN
9780511378539 (electronic bk.)
051137853X (electronic bk.)
9780511375798 (ebook)
0511375794 (ebook)
9780511372445 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader)
0511372442 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader)
9780511536410
0511536410
9780521700818
0521700817
051137853X (electronic bk.)
9780511375798 (ebook)
0511375794 (ebook)
9780511372445 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader)
0511372442 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader)
9780511536410
0511536410
9780521700818
0521700817
Imprint
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiv, 219 pages) : illustrations
Call Number
QB121 .C684 2007eb
System Control No.
(OCoLC)225169631
Summary
In the last few years, digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world by storm. It is now easier to photograph the stars than ever before! They are compact and portable, flexible to adapt with different lenses and for telescope use, and above all DSLR cameras are easy and enjoyable to use. In this concise guide, experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the simple, enduring basics that will enable you to get started, and help you get the most from your equipment. He covers a wide selection of equipment, simple and advanced projects, technical considerations and image processing techniques. Unlike other astrophotography books, this one focuses specifically on DSLR cameras, not astronomical CCDs, non-DSLR digital cameras, or film. This guide is ideal for astrophotographers who wish to develop their skills using DSLR cameras and as a friendly introduction to amateur astronomers or photographers curious about photographing the night sky.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Part I Basics; Chapter 1 The DSLR revolution; Chapter 2 Main technical issues; Chapter 3 Basic camera operation; Chapter 4 Four simple projects; Part II Cameras, lenses, and telescopes; Chapter 5 Coupling cameras to telescopes; Chapter 6 More about focal reducers; Chapter 7 Lenses for piggybacking; Chapter 8 Focusing; Chapter 9 Tracking the stars; Chapter 10 Power and camera control in the field; Chapter 11 Sensors and sensor performance; Part III Digital image processing; Chapter 12 Overview of image processing
Chapter 13 Digital imaging principlesChapter 14 Techniques specific to astronomy; Part IV Appendices; Appendix A Astrophotography with non-SLR digital cameras; Appendix B Webcam and video planetary imaging; Appendix C Digital processing of film images; Index
Chapter 13 Digital imaging principlesChapter 14 Techniques specific to astronomy; Part IV Appendices; Appendix A Astrophotography with non-SLR digital cameras; Appendix B Webcam and video planetary imaging; Appendix C Digital processing of film images; Index
Source of Description
Print version record.
Series
Practical amateur astronomy.
Available in Other Form
Print version: Covington, Michael A., 1957- Digital SLR Astrophotography. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007
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