The Astrophotography Manual: A Practical and Scientific Approach to Deep Space Imaging — just published by Focal Press
Embark on a whole new photographic adventure.Astrophotography, like all areas of photography, has changed greatly in this digital age. With the lower costs of high-quality, powerful equipment now accessible to anyone, photographers of all levels can now capture the serene beauty of planets, stars, and celestial bodies. Beginning with a brief astronomy primer, The Astrophotography Manual takes readers through the full astrophotography process, from equipment choice and set-up, through image acquisition, image calibration, and processing. Along the way it explains how sensor performance