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The Deep-Sky Imaging Primer

by Charles Bracken

A practical guide to deep-sky imaging

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A practical guide to deep-sky imaging

Charles Bracken’s third edition brings the deep-sky imaging workflow together, from understanding cameras, optics, and mounts to selecting equipment, planning exposures, locating objects, and processing the resulting images. Its scope connects decisions made before a session with the work that follows at the computer, giving the subject a start-to-finish structure. Processing coverage includes PixInsight, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, and AstroPixelProcessor, with complete examples emphasizing PixInsight. The book also includes 373 illustrations and describes updates to cameras, technology, and software for this edition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Aspiring astrophotographers seeking guidance across both image capture and processing
  • Photographers comparing camera and telescope choices for deep-sky work
  • Readers who want examples of processing workflows in several named software programs

Themes

Deep-sky astrophotographyCameras, optics, and mountsExposure planning and object selectionDigital image processing

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Book overview

Thousands of people learned astrophotography from the first two editions, now The Deep-sky Imaging Primer has been fully revised and expanded in this third edition. It has been updated to include the latest cameras, technology, and software. Everything you need to know about capturing and processing stunning images of deep-sky objects is covered. You'll learn about the fundamental principles of electronic cameras, optics, and mounts; how to choose the best camera and telescope for you; how to set up, choose exposure parameters, and take the images; where and when to find the best deep-sky objects; and how to process images. In addition to PixInsight(R) and Adobe Photoshop(R), Affinity Photo(R) and AstroPixelProcessor(R) are now fully covered. Start-to-finish examples of image processing are included, with a focus on PixInsight. Full-color throughout with 373 illustrations.

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