Learn the intricacies of successful astrophotography with this second edition of The Astrophotography Manual from Focal Press.
A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in the UK, author Chris Woodhouse clearly and concisely explains all you need to know to capture images of the night sky. Updated with new content, the second edition has 432 pages, 550 full-color illustrations, begins with a brief astronomy primer, and continues through the full astrophotography process. Chapters progress from choosing and using equipment to image capture, calibration, and processing. This combination of a technical background and a hands-on approach brings the science of astrophotography to an accessible level with practical methods to ensure success.