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Digital SLR Astrophotography Book
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Expected Ship Date: 06/16/2012
  • This guide is ideal for astrophotographers curious about photographing the night sky
  • Unlike other astrophotography books, this one focuses specifically on DSLR cameras, not on astronomical CCD's, non-DSLR digital cameras, or film
  • Covers a wide range of astrophotography equipment
  • Outlines several simple and advanced astrophotography projects
  • Explains technical considerations and image processing techniques


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Item #  51006
Mfg Model #  9780521700

In the last few years, digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world by storm. It is now easier to photograph the stars than ever before! They are compact and portable, easy to couple to spectral lenses and all types of telescopes, and above all, DSLR cameras are easy and enjoyable to use. In this concise guide, experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the simple, enduring basics the will enable you to get started, and help you get the most from your equipment.

Michael Covington is one of America's leading amateur astronomers, and author of the highly acclaimed Astrophotography for the Amateur.

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Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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1 DLSR cameras are everywhere nowadays, and this book, Digital SLR Astrophotography, focuses specifically on these types of cameras and how they can be used to take beautiful images of the night sky. Includes image processing techniques.
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Great Book on Astrophotography
PostedJanuary 11, 2012
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I have Michael Covington's "Astrophotography for Amateurs" from 1991 and loved it then. This updated version on DSLR is great.
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Favorite object to observe:??Planets, Moon and Sun
Yes, I recommend this product!
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