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Point Up and Click

Scientific American - Jan 24, 2012
But astrophotography remains a bit more specialized. It takes a unique skill set and the right equipment to produce a stunning image of another planet or even another galaxy. If you're among those dedicated to the art and science of astrophotography, ...

Mount a Canon lens on the Nokia N8 with this mod

CNET Australia - Jan 24, 2012
Michael Ouzounian, who has also invented various novel ways of modifying the Nokia N8 for astrophotography and macro work, has come up with a DIY adapter that mounts Canon EF lenses on the smartphone. It's just a prototype at the moment, ...

Spring Film Festival

Colorado State University News (press release) - Jan 25, 2012
Featuring stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists, philosophers, historians, and lighting designers, The City Dark is the definitive story of light pollution and the disappearing stars. City Dark.

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Astrophotography books

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

by: Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer

The modern classic, completely updated.

The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right types of telescopes and other equipment; photographing the stars through a telescope; and star charts, software and other references. They cover daytime and twilight observing, planetary and deep-sky observing, and much more.
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The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets: A Monthly Guide for CCD Imaging with Amateur Telescopes

by: Ruben Kier
Any amateur astronomer who is interested in astrophotography, particularly if just getting started, needs to know what objects are best for imaging in each month of the year. These are not necessarily the same objects that are the most spectacular or intriguing visually. The camera reveals different things and has different requirements. What objects in the sky tonight are large enough, bright enough, and high enough to be photographed? This book reveals, for each month of the year, the choicest celestial treasures within the reach of a commercial CCD camera.
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A Guide to Astrophotography with Digital SLR Cameras

by: Jerry Lodriguss
This book on CD-ROM is a practical guide to astrophotography with digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. It explains how digital cameras work and everything you need to know about how to take astrophotos with them. It also tells you how to process the images after you have shot them, with step-by-step directions that will produce beautiful results. With this book you will discover how easy it is to shoot the Sun, Moon, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and other celestial objects. Use your DSLR camera to shoot through your telescope.
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Digital SLR Astrophotography

by: Michael A. Covington
In the last few years, digital SLR cameras have taken the astrophotography world by storm. It is now easier to photograph the stars than ever before! They are compact and portable, flexible to adapt with different lenses and for telescope use, and above all DSLR cameras are easy and enjoyable to use. In this concise guide, experienced astrophotography expert Michael Covington outlines the simple, enduring basics that will enable you to get started, and help you get the most from your equipment. He covers a wide selection of equipment, simple and advanced projects, technical considerations and image processing techniques.
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AstroPhotography

This is a short introduction to simple backyard astrophotography

 

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How to make narrowband filter deep sky images with a DSLR and clip filter for astrophotography

How to make mapped color or false color images with narrowband clip filters like H-alpha, [OIII] and [SII] and a digital camera DSLR.

 

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t2i astrophotography tips

short astrophotography tips for connecting canon t2i / 550d to celestron telescope

 

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PhotoTechEDU Day 9: Amateur Astrophotography

Google Tech Talks March 21, 2007 ABSTRACT Photographic Technology Day 9: This session covers amateur astrophotography, particularly automation, gear (cameras, telescopes) and some of the technical challenges of photographing dim objects across the universe from your backyard or remote observatory. Credits: Speaker:Ben Lutch

 

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Astrophotography with German Equatorial Mounts

Astrophotography with German Equatorial Mounts. Visit us at: www.scopesnskies.com www.pulsar-optical.co.uk Presented by Robert J Dalby Produced by The Astronomy and Nature Centre in association with ARB Media Productions.