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Digital SLR Astrophotography By Michael A. Covington
2007 | 235 Pages | ISBN: 0521700817 | PDF | 5 MB
Practical Amateur Astronomy Digital SLR AstrophotographyIn the last few years, digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world bystorm. It is now easier to photograph the stars than ever before! They are compact and portable, easy to couple to special lenses and all types of telescopes, and above all, DSLR cameras are easy and enjoyable to use. In this concise guide, experiencedastrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the simple, enduring basics thatwill enable you to get started, and help you get the most from your equipment. Hecovers a wide range of equipment, simple and advanced projects, technicalсonsiderations, and image processing techniques. Unlike other astrophotographybooks, this one focuses specifically on DSLR cameras, not astronomical CCDs,non-DSLR digital cameras, or film. This guide is ideal for astrophotographers who wishto develop their skills using DSLR cameras and as a friendly introduction to amateurastronomers or photographers curious about photographing the night sky.