Inside Pixinsight av Warren A. Keller As the first comprehensive post-processing platform to be created by astro-imagers for astro-imagers it has for many replaced the generic graphics editors as the software of choice. With clear instructions from Keller astrophotographers can get the most from its tools to create amazing images. Capable of complex post-processing routines […]
Finding a Million-Star Hotel author: Mizon Bob Bob Mizon one of the world’s best known campaigners against the veil of light pollution that has taken away the starry sky from most of the world’s population takes readers to a hundred places in the UK and the USA where the wonders of the night sky might […]
Budget Astrophotography Authors: Jensen Timothy J. Here are clear explanations of how to make superb astronomical deep-sky images using only a DSLR or webcam and an astronomical telescope – no expensive dedicated CCD cameras needed! The book is written for amateur astronomers interested in budget astrophotography – the deep sky not just the Moon and […]
High Resolution Astrophotography by Jean Dragesco Packed with practical tips and sound techniques to show you how to get the highest possible resolution from your telescope A wealth of stunning astrophotos of the Sun Moon and planets by the world’s leading amateurs showing just what can be achieved Biographies of key high resolution astrophotographers both […]
Stargazing Basics 2 ed. by Paul E. Kinzer Everything a beginner needs to get started in recreational astronomy Generously illustrated with images of both the equipment needed and what a beginner might see in the night sky now including colour photos Contains a comprehensive glossary and references to further astronomy resources and websites as well […]
Imaging the Southern Sky Authors: Chadwick Stephen Cooper Ian If you’re looking for a handy reference guide to help you image and explore the many splendors of the southern sky Imaging the Southern Sky is the book for you. The work features not only stunning color images all taken by Stephen Chadwick of the best […]
Scientific Astrophotography Author: Gerald R Hubbell This book is a wealth of information and a distillation of ideas presented by a diverse set of sources and based on the most recent techniques equipment and data available. It also includes numerous exercises for the reader to maximize the success and minimize the frustration inherent in the […]
Twenty-Five Astronomical Observations That Changed the World – And How To Make Them Yourself Author: Michael Marett-Crosby Starting with our most visible companion the Moon each chapter offers a step-by-step walk-through of famous astronomical observations from the history of science. Beginning with the easiest targets sometimes even accessible with the naked eye the challenges become […]
Mars and How to Observe It Authors: Grego Peter Mars has long been a favorite subject for astronomers both amateur and professional. Known as the Red Planet because of its distinct color it shines brightly in the skies when it is closest to the Earth every two years. Exciting to view through a telescope this […]
Solar System Maps – From Antiquity to the Space Age Author: Nick Kanas This book tells the exciting story of how we have conceptualized and mapped our Solar System from antiquity to modern times. In addition to the complete text this story is made more vivid by: 162 Solar System and planetary maps diagrams and […]
Sketching the Moon Authors: Handy R. Kelleghan D. McCague Th. Rix E. Russell S. Soon after you begin studying the sky through your small telescope or binoculars you will probably be encouraged by others to make sketches of what you see. Sketching is a time-honored tradition in amateur astronomy and dates back to the earliest […]
Celestial Delights Authors: Reddy Francis Celestial Delights is the essential TV Guide for the sky. Through extensive graphics integrated with an eight-year-long calendar of sky events it provides a look at don’t miss sky events mostly for naked-eye and binocular observing. It is organized by ease of observation lunar phases and the brighter planets come […]
The Chemical Cosmos – A Guided Tour Author: Steve Miller If you have ever wondered how we get from the awesome impersonality of the Big Bang universe to the point where living creatures can start to form and evolve into beings like you your friends and your family wonder no more. Steve Miller provides us […]
Stands as a unique single-source reference for astronomers and for anyone interested in classical literature. Organized by season for convenient practical observations. Gives practical observation data for stellar and deep-sky features as well as observing and imaging tips. Serves as a great resource for astronomy lectures and star parties. The Mythology of the Night Sky […]
Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope Authors: English Neil The refracting telescope has a long and illustrious past. Heres what the author says about early telescopes and todays refractors: Four centuries ago a hitherto obscure Italian scientist turned a home-made spyglass towards the heavens. The lenses he used were awful by modern standards inaccurately figured […]
