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Author: Robert Gendler
ISBN : 1461478332
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There are currently thousands of amateur astronomers around the world engaged in astrophotography at a sophisticated level. Their ranks far outnumber professional astronomers doing the same and their contributions both technically and artistically are the dominant drivers of progress in the field today. This book is a unique collaboration of individuals world-renowned in their particular area and covers in detail each of the major sub-disciplines of astrophotography. This approach offers the reader the greatest opportunity to learn the most current information and the latest techniques directly from the foremost innovators in the field today.
“Lessons from the Masters” includes a brilliant body of recognized leaders in astronomical imaging, assembled by Robert Gendler, who delivers the most current, sophisticated and useful information on digital enhancement techniques in astrophotography available today. Each chapter focuses on a particular technique, but the book as a whole covers all types of astronomical image processing, including processing of events such as eclipses, using DSLRs, and deep-sky, planetary, widefield, and high resolution astronomical image processing. Recognized contributors include deep-sky experts such as Jay GaBany, Tony Hallas, and Ken Crawford, high-resolution planetary expert Damian Peach, and the founder of TWAN (The World at Night) Babak A. Tafreshi.
A large number of illustrations (150, 75 in color) present the challenges and accomplishments involved in the processing of astronomical images by enthusiasts.
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- Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series (Book 179)
- Paperback: 382 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (August 21, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1461478332
- ISBN-13: 978-1461478331
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Free Lessons from the Masters: Current Concepts in Astronomical Image Processing
I purchased the kindle version of this book as soon as it was avaialble. After reading it over for the first time, I immediately ordered a print copy so I could keep one (printed) copy in the field with me and a second copy on my Ipad to refer to while processing my astro images. I am primarily a solar imager, but I did do deep sky ccd imaging for about 8 years with pretty high end equipment, and now I also have begun to delve into widefield DSLR imaging of the night sky. This book is exactly what most of us have been waiting for, especially that "intemediate" level imager who is looking for the information and tips to push on to the next level. All of the contributors to the book are recognized experts in their particular area of asto-imaging. Most of us in the hobby know them from their published images, their presentations at various amateur astronomy events, or have met/corresponded with them via social media. FINALLY, much of what they have learned that got them to the next level is all together in this one book. You will see that there isn't one "magic pill" that all these experts use to process great images. While there all common threads in terms of data collection, calibration, etc., each one takes a slightly different approach to processing based on their experience and target. The book deals with both the "how" and the "why" of different processing techniques in the various chapters, but I was also pleased that there is still discussion on the best techniques of gathering data with your camera as well. You will have your favorite chapters that center around what and how you like to image, and the rest of the information is still there at your fingertips when you are ready to "branch out.
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