The New Astronomy Guide - Stargazing In The Digital Age. The practical guide to observing and photographing the moon, sun, planets, stars and beyond in the digital-imaging age

A one-stop introduction to how to do astronomy in the digital age. Thanks to modern technology, there is no longer a daunting boundary for those of us who wish to experience what it is like to actually do astronomy. Starting with a simple camera and laptop, it is possible to create beautiful images of the stars and the Moon, and perhaps, with a larger lens, to capture the rings of Saturn or the Moons of Jupiter

Summary

Explains the principles of astronomy as well as the practical techniques to provide both beginners and more experienced observers with all the information they need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky - and to capture and share the resulting images.

Product details

• Authors: Pete Lawrence, Patrick Moore
• Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.06.2015
• EAN: 9781780976136
• ISBN: 978-1-78097-613-6
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 278 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 726 g
• Illustrations: 250 images
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works