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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521415888
ISBN-139780521415880
eBay Product ID (ePID)942468
Product Key Features
Number of Pages172 Pages
Publication NameHigh Resolution Astrophotography
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAstrophotography, Astronomy
Publication Year1995
TypeTextbook
AuthorJean Dragesco
Subject AreaPhotography, Science
SeriesPractical Astronomy Handbooks Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight27.3 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN94-039016
Reviews"High Resolution Astrophotography is a practical and inspirational handbook and a must for those considering entering the high-resolution astrophotography field." The Strolling Astronomer
Dewey Edition20
Series Volume NumberSeries Number 7
Target AudienceScholarly & Professional
IllustratedYes
Original LanguageFrench
Dewey Decimal522/.63
Lc Classification NumberQb121 .D73 1995
Table of ContentPreface; 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.