High Resolution Astrophotography

This 1995 guide is packed with practical tips on how to obtain the highest resolution in your astrophotography.

Jean Dragesco (Author), Richard McKim (Translated by)

9781107402737, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 November 2011

174 pages
29.7 x 21 x 0.9 cm, 0.43 kg

"High Resolution Astrophotography is a practical and inspirational handbook and a must for those considering entering the high-resolution astrophotography field." The Strolling Astronomer

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.

Preface
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.

Subject Areas: Space science [TTD]