| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
The Patrick Moore practical astronomy series |
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Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the Author -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Cameras -- Cleaning Your Camera -- Meet SAAS -- Smartphones and Tablets -- Camera Tip: Protect Your Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel -- Pocket Cameras -- Film Cameras -- Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras (DSLRs) -- DSLRs Modified for Astrophotography -- Mirrorless Cameras -- Video Astrophotography -- "Pure" Astrocameras -- Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) Cameras and Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Cameras -- First Look: The ZWO ASI 120 |
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Matching Your Camera to Your Optics -- Chapter 3: Lenses -- Basic Lens Terminology -- Basic Lens Types -- "All Sky" Lenses -- Smartphone and Tablet Lenses -- DSLRs -- Lens Lineup -- 14 mm f/2.8 Ultra-Wide Angle Lens -- 35-mm f/1.4 Standard Lens -- 50-mm f/1.4 Standard Lens -- 28 to 300-mm f/3.5-f/5.6 Zoom Telephoto -- 300-mm f/4 Prime Telephoto -- 200- to 500-mm f/3.5-f/5.6 Zoom Telephoto -- Lens Focusing Basics -- Lens Focal Length vs Exposure Time on Fixed Tripod -- Bottom Line on Lenses for Camera Only and Camera and Telescope -- Chapter 4: Telescopes -- Choosing a Telescope |
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Buying Your First Telescope -- Decision Factors to Consider -- Rental Telescopes -- Basic Telescope Terminology -- Aperture -- Focal Length -- Focal Ratio -- Magnification (Power) -- Optical Performance of Telescope and Eyepieces -- Atmospheric Conditions -- Resolution -- Collimation -- Telescope Types -- Cleaning Your Telescope and Its Optics -- Tube Currents -- Finder Telescope -- Focusing -- Smart Telescopes -- Bottom Line on Telescopes -- Chapter 5: Imaging Methods with Your Telescope -- Afocal Method -- Prime Focus -- Barlow/Extender -- Eyepiece Projection -- Bottom Line |
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Chapter 6: Mountings -- Camera Only Mountings -- Tripods -- Changing Lenses While Using a Tripod -- Tripod Heads -- Smartphone/Tablet Tripod Adapter -- Locking Ball Heads -- Three-Way Geared Tripod Head -- Three-Way Pan Head -- Gimbal Head -- Tracking Mounts -- Bottom Line for Camera Only Mounts -- Camera and Telescope Mounts -- Manual or Motorized? -- GOTO Computer Mounts -- Telescope Driving Tip -- Alt-Az Mounts -- Fork Mounts -- Equatorial Mounts -- Balancing the Mount -- Mount Polar Alignment -- Daytime Polar Alignment -- Guiding the Telescope -- Piggyback |
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Bottom Line on Camera and Telescope -- Chapter 7: Software and Other Vital Accessories -- Software for Camera Only and Camera and Telescope -- Mount Control with Sky Safari Pro -- Wi-Fi Mount Control -- Polar Alignment and Daytime Polar Alignment -- ZWO ASiair -- Clear Sky Chart -- Other Accessories -- Eyeglasses -- Camera Backpack -- Quality Red/White LED Headband -- Batteries and Power Supply -- Optics Cleaning Kit -- Camera Memory Cards -- Camera LCD Protection -- Cable/Shutter Release -- Observer's Chair -- Folding Table -- Hard Copy Sky References, Star Charts, User Manuals |
| Summary |
There are many books covering different facets of astrophotography, but few of them contain all the necessary steps for beginners in one accessible place. Astrophotography is Easy! fills that void, serving as a guide to anybody interested in the subject but starting totally from scratch. Assuming no prior experience, the author runs through the basics for how to take astrophotos using just a camera-including cell phones and tablets-as well as a telescope and more sophisticated equipment. The book includes proven techniques, checklists, safety guidelines, troubleshooting tips, and more. Each chapter builds upon the last, allowing readers to master basic techniques before moving on to more challenging material. Also included is a comprehensive list of additional books and resources on a variety of topics so readers can continue expanding their skills. Astrophotography Is Easy! doesn't simply teach you the basic skills for becoming an astrophotographer: it provides you with the foundations you will need for a lifelong pursuit |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 04, 2021) |
| Subject |
Astronomical photography -- Amateurs' manuals
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Astronomical photography
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Astronomy
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Photography
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Observations
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783030459437 |
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3030459438 |
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