Buch, Englisch, 172 Seiten, Format (B × H): 215 mm x 303 mm, Gewicht: 767 g
Buch, Englisch, 172 Seiten, Format (B × H): 215 mm x 303 mm, Gewicht: 767 g
Reihe: Practical Astronomy Handbooks
ISBN: 978-0-521-41588-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
How do you get the best from your telescope? For those interested in photographing the Sun, Moon and planets, this volume provides a detailed reference. Originally published in 1995, this guide is packed with practical tips on how to obtain the highest resolution in your astrophotography, and provides a wealth of stunning images by highly talented amateurs showing just what can be achieved. Individual chapters describe the various types of telescopes and the most suitable equipment to photograph a given subject, and recommend films and techniques in developing and printing. Also given are short biographies of key high-resolution astrophotographers, and an extensive bibliography of further reading. This guide provides both a wealth of sound, practical techniques and a unique portfolio of solar system images - an inspirational handbook for any amateur astronomer.
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Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I: 1. Atmospheric turbulence; 2. The telescope; 3. Photography at the telescope; Part II: 4. High resolution photography of the main solar system bodies; Part III: 5. Short biographies of the specialists in high resolution photography; References; Bibliography.
