An edition of Making beautiful deep-sky images
(2016)
Making beautiful deep-sky images
astrophotography with affordable equipment and software
Second edition.
by Greg Parker
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"In this updated version of his classic on deep-sky imaging, astrophotographer Greg Parker describes how the latest technology can help amateur astronomers process their own beautiful images. Whether you are taking your own images from a backyard system or processing data from space telescopes, this book shows you how to enhance the visuals in the "electronic darkroom" for maximum beauty and impact. The wealth of options in the astrophotography realm has exploded in the recent past, and Parker proves an able guide for the interested imager to improve his or her comfort level against this exciting new technological backdrop"--
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Table of Contents
How did I start?
The beginning and a serious health warning
Assembling your imaging system
Computational considerations: data acquisition and image processing
A permanent setup
First light: choosing your objects
First light: your first objects
Wide-field imaging with a short focal length refractor
Hyperstar III imaging
Parallel imaging with an array
Fundamentals of image processing
Processing professional data
The deep-sky images
Differentiating your work
Your largest resource
Book recommendations
Appendix 1: the angular size of objects in the sky
Appendix 2: the designation of deep-sky objects.
Edition Notes
Includes index.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
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