{"product_id":"9781937538439","title":"Astrophotography","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday's photographic equipment allows amateurs to take pictures of the stars that far surpass images taken just a few decades ago by even the largest observatories-and this book will teach you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eAstrophotography\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the most useful equipment: cameras, adapters, filters, focal reducers\/extenders, field correctors, and guide telescopes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up your camera (digital, video, or CCD) and your lens or telescope for optimal results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan your observing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the camera on your telescope and focus it for razor-sharp images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar-align your equatorial mount and improve tracking for pin-point star images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake celestial time-lapse videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate the shooting parameters: focal length and ratio, field of view, exposure time, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine multiples exposures to reveal faint galaxies, nebulae details, elusive planetary structures, and tiny lunar craters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust contrast, brightness, light curves, and colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostprocess your images to fix defects such as vignetting, dust shadows, hot pixels, uneven background, and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify problems with your images and improve your results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rocky Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060651344112,"sku":"9781937538439","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781937538439_p0.jpg?v=1772500760","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781937538439","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}