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Author Morison, Ian, 1943-

Title An amateur's guide to observing and imaging the heavens / Ian Morison, University of Manchester and Gresham College
Published New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, [2014]

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Summary An Amateur's Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens is a highly comprehensive guidebook that bridges the gap between the beginners' and hobbyists' books and the many specialised and subject-specific texts for more advanced amateur astronomers. Written by an experienced astronomer and educator, the book is a one-stop reference providing extensive information and advice about observing and imaging equipment, with detailed examples showing how best to use them. In addition to providing in-depth knowledge about every type of astronomical telescope and highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, two chapters offer advice on making visual observations of the Sun, Moon, planets, stars and galaxies. All types of modern astronomical imaging are covered, with step-by-step details given on the use of DSLRs and web-cams for solar, lunar and planetary imaging and the use of DSLRs and cooled CCD cameras for deep sky imaging
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Astronomy -- Observers' manuals.
Astronomy -- Amateurs' manuals
Astronomical photography -- Amateurs' manuals
NATURE -- Sky Observation.
Astronomical photography
Astronomy
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781139923194
1139923196
9781139856744
113985674X