{"product_id":"astrophotography-thierry-legault-9781937538439","title":"Astrophotography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday's photographic equipment allows amateurs to take pictures of the stars that far surpass images taken just a few decades ago by even the largest observatories-and this book will teach you how.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor and world-renowned astrophotographer Thierry Legault teaches the art and techniques of astrophotography: from simple camera-on-tripod night-scene imaging of constellations, star trails, eclipses, artificial satellites, and polar auroras to more intensive astrophotography using specialized equipment for lunar, planetary, solar, and deep-sky imaging. Legault shares advice on equipment and guides you through techniques to capture and process your images to achieve spectacular results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstrophotography\u003c\/em\u003e provides the most thorough treatment of the topic available. This large-format, richly illustrated book is intended for all sky enthusiasts-newcomers and veterans alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the most useful equipment: cameras, adapters, filters, focal reducers\/extenders, field correctors, and guide telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up your camera (digital, video, or CCD) and your lens or telescope for optimal results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan your observing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the camera on your telescope and focus it for razor-sharp images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar-align your equatorial mount and improve tracking for pin-point star images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake celestial time-lapse videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate the shooting parameters: focal length and ratio, field of view, exposure time, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine multiples exposures to reveal faint galaxies, nebulae details, elusive planetary structures, and tiny lunar craters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust contrast, brightness, light curves, and colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostprocess your images to fix defects such as vignetting, dust shadows, hot pixels, uneven background, and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify problems with your images and improve your results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thierry Legault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1937538435\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781937538439\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky Nook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/06\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.92h x 9.92w x 0.55d","brand":"Thierry Legault","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043143971071,"sku":"9781937538439","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f029ccc-2aaa-4a18-b7e5-188bca7b038c.jpg?v=1684965492","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/astrophotography-thierry-legault-9781937538439","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}