CCD Astrophotography: High-Quality Imaging from the Suburbs (eBook)

Adam Stuart (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2006 | 2006
XII, 193 Seiten
Springer New York (Verlag)
978-0-387-33138-6 (ISBN)

Infos

This book details an approach to the problem of getting high-quality astronomical images under light-polluted conditions. The book is for amateur astronomers interested in CCD imaging, especially those who have to work under suburban conditions. It outlines the materials and equipment used for high-quality imaging. The many wonderful images produced allow the reader to see the product of - initially - a fellow beginner's efforts. Respectable images are attainable with modest equipment. This book outlines a complete and thoroughly tested working program for every beginner to achieve high-quality digital imaging.

Adam Stuart is a medical doctor, and of course an experienced amateur astronomer.

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Not all amateur astronomers who live in a suburban location realize just how very effective a 'chilled-chip' astronomical CCD-camera and software can be at cutting through seemingly impenetrable light-pollution. CCD Astrophotography from the Suburbs details one man's approach to the problem of getting high-quality astronomical images under light-polluted conditions. Adam Stuart has written this reference book for all amateur astronomers who are interested in CCD imaging, especially those who have to work under suburban conditions. The book outlines the materials and (commercially-available) equipment used for high-quality imaging. The many wonderful images Dr. Stuart has produced allow the reader to see the product of - initially - a fellow beginner's efforts. The glorious images found in numerous books, and especially those seen in Sky and Telescope magazine - might seem out of reach. But this is not really the case. Respectable images are attainable with modest equipment. This book outlines a complete and thoroughly tested working program for every beginner to achieve high-quality digital imaging.

Inhalt

The Challenge of Imaging Under a Light-Polluted Sky.- Equipment Inventory.- A Night of Imaging Under the Stars (and Clouds).- Processing Astrophotos Made Simple.- A Collection of Astrophotos.- What to Do with All Those Astrophotos.- An Introduction to Minor Body Astrometry.- Invaluable Contacts and Links.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.9.2006
• Reihe/Serie: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
• Reihe/Serie: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
• Zusatzinfo: XII, 193 p.
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: Astro Images • Astrometry • astronomy books • Astrophotography • CCD • Imaging
• ISBN-10: 0-387-33138-7 / 0387331387
• ISBN-13: 978-0-387-33138-6 / 9780387331386