Handbuch Astrofotografie

Principles and practice of amateur astronomers

The rapid development of digital technology has opened up exciting new areas of activity. Sophisticated digital recording and editing methods can also be the well-known celestial objects literally shine "in a new light." For several years, digital SLRs conquer the astronomy and also allow a tight budget a successful entry into the digital astrophotography.

This book is the most comprehensive compendium for astrophotography in German. It teaches the basics to cameras, optics and mount up to date. The main part is a sound guide the recording technology and image processing. Just the budding Astrophotographer obtained using numerous practical examples valuable hints how to deal with relatively simple means to optimize the recording technique and can make the most of his recordings. Most of the featured in the book method can also be applied to recordings with professional astronomical CCD cameras.

The book is accompanied a DVD, are united to the interesting films, documents and programs around the astrophotography.