The Moon: A Beginner's Guide to Lunar Features and Photography

A practical guide aimed at beginners interested in learning about the Moon and how to image our closest satellite neighbour. The book contains the complete photographic process including equipment, settings, capture techniques, stacking and image processing, each of which is vitally important to producing a good image.

About the author

JAMES HARROP is an experienced astrophotographer with a primary interest in the Moon. After years of studying and photographing the Moon, he has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in lunar photography. His exceptional capture and image processing techniques can be clearly seen in his high-quality images. The use of colour makes his style unique. One of his main goals is to inspire others to take up astronomy and astrophotography by sharing his practical knowledge and easing the journey for anyone who wants to start out in this technically daunting subject. He observes and images the Moon from his home in West Yorkshire where he lives with his wife, children and dog.

Summary

A practical guide to lunar photography detailing the use of DSLR, high frame rate video cameras and Smartphones. Information on settings and capture techniques for both image and video, including a visual guide to using modern video capture software.

Product details

• Authors: James Harrop
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781526760586
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-6058-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 246 mm x 259 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 952 g
• Illustrations: 120 colour illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Photography, filmmaking, video filmmaking; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Science, SCIENCE / Astronomy