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The Deep-Sky Imaging Primer by Charles Bracken 280 pages, 3rd Edition, May 2022 Level: Intermediate to Advanced
List Price: Start-to-finish examples of image processing are included, with a focus on PixInsight. The book is 280 pages with 373 illustrations, printed in full-color.
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The Astrophotography Manual A Practical and Scientific Approach to Deep Sky Imaging by Chris Woodhouse 432 pages, 2nd Edition, December 2017 Level: Advanced Highly Recommended
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Astrophotography by Thierry Legault 240 pages, 1st Edition, July 2014 Level: All Highly Recommended
List Price: Author 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. Astrophotography 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.
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Amazon.com Customer Comment: An excellent resource if you want to get started in serious astrophotography. The explanations are very clear and detailed. The illustrations are excellent.
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Scientific Astrophotography How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data by Gerald Hubbell 364 pages, 1st Edition, 2013 Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Description: Scientific Astrophotography is intended for those amateur astronomers who are looking for new challenges, once they have mastered visual observing and the basic imaging of various astronomical objects. It will also be a useful reference for scientifically inclined observers who want to learn the fundamentals of astrophotography with a firm emphasis on the discipline of scientific imaging. This book is not about making beautiful astronomical images; it is about recording astronomical images that are scientifically rigorous and from which accurate data can be extracted. This book is unique in that it gives readers the skills necessary for obtaining excellent images for scientific purposes in a concise and procedurally oriented manner. This not only gets the reader used to a disciplined approach to imaging to maximize quality, but also to maximize the success (and minimize the frustration!) inherent in the pursuit of astrophotography. The knowledge and skills imparted to the reader of this handbook also provide an excellent basis for "beautiful picture" astrophotography! There is a wealth of information in this book -- a distillation of ideas and data presented by a diverse set of sources and based on the most recent techniques, equipment, and data available to the amateur astronomer. There are also numerous practical exercises. Scientific Astrophotography is perfect for any amateur astronomer who wants to go beyond just astrophotography and actually contribute to the science of astronomy.
Amazon.com Customer Comment: I only have a high school diploma and the author communicates in a way that makes it easy to comprehend. I wish this book had been around years ago when i was starting out.
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The World at Night Spectacular photographs of the night sky by Babak Tafreshi 240 pages, 1st Edition, November 2019 Size: 11.8 x 9.6 inches
List Price: Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets, and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world's most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape. Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organization The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection -- many of them previously unseen -- to reveal the true splendor of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens. Commentary on the science, astronomy, and photography accompany stunning images organized by theme:
Babak Tafreshi is an award winning photographer working with National Geographic, a master of night-time photography and nightscape videos. He uses the context of night sky to bridge Earth and sky, art and science, cultures and time. He is also a science journalist and in 2007 he founded The World at Night (TWAN) program; an elite group of about 40 photographers in 25 countries who present images to reconnect people with the importance and beauty of the night sky and natural nights. |
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Photography: Night Sky A Field Guide for Shooting After Dark by Jennier Wu 176 pages, 1st Edition, April 2014 Level: Beginner Highly Recommended
List Price: Author Jennifer Wu, an elite Canon Explorer of Light professional photographer, has become renowned for her ability to capture nighttime phenomena, from quarter-phase moon rises to shooting stars to the ephemeral Milky Way. This new guide reveals her methods and concentrates on photographing four principal subjects: stars as points of light, star trails, the moon, and twilight. These subjects share common photo techniques and considerations, but each also requires a distinct approach. Once captured, your digital images must be finished on the computer; co-author and author of the bestselling Photography: Outdoors, James Martin, delves into the settings and procedures that elevate an image from mundane to striking. This clear and practical guide will help photographers of all levels portray the stunning spectacle of the night sky, preserving those special memories and moments from a life outdoors.
Amazon.com Customer Comment: This is the best book I have seen that is a "how to" book on photographing stars, star trails, and the Milky Way. Author takes you through all of the above step-by-step with breathtaking examples of her photos. She details how she shot each. You walk away from the book trying to decide where you can shoot.
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Night Photography and Light Painting Finding Your Way in the Dark by Lance Keimig 268 pages, 2nd Edition, July 2015 Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Amazon.com Customer Comment: Well-written and informative, a worthy second edition that seems largely re-written. The history of night photography is still there, and still absolutely fascinating. The book covers astro-landscape, long exposures in moonlight, star trails, light painting, light drawing, and post-processing for night photography with an emphasis on Lightroom, although the tips for post-processing can obviously be done in Photoshop or other programs as well.
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Collier's Guide to Night Photography in the Great Outdoors by Grant Collier 160 pages, 1st Edition, April 2015 Level: All
List Price: Renowned photographer Grant Collier sheds light on how to capture these otherworldly images by sharing secrets he has learned over the past 12 years. He explains how to take photos of the Milky Way, northern lights, meteors, eclipses, lightning, and much more. Grant begins by reviewing equipment and supplies that are helpful when photographing at night. He then discusses many software programs, web sites, and mobile apps that will help you plan your shots. Finally, he offers extensive advice on how to capture and process images at night. He goes beyond the basics and teaches how to blend multiple exposures and create huge stitched images to capture incredibly detailed photos that you never before thought possible!
Amazon.com Customer Comment: Coming from the perspective of someone who leads nature photography workshops and has written his share of how-to articles on photography, I can say that Grant Collier's Guide to Night Photography in the Great Outdoors is one thorough book.
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Getting Started: Budget Astrophotography by Allan Hall 344 pages, 1st Edition, March 2014 Level: Beginner
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