The Path to Astrophotography

Practical knowledge from the number one in amateur astronomy. Simple sky shots, planet and deep-sky photography. Valuable equipment tips, advance planning, and extensive post-processing of images. 4th updated edition of the award-winning book.

Don't leave it to the big observatories to take good photos of stars. With today's photographic technology and this book, amateur astronomers can also achieve perfect photos of celestial objects. The standard work on astrophotography has been updated for the 4th edition and is aimed at anyone passionate about the sky.

World-renowned astrophotographer Thierry Legault teaches the art and techniques of astrophotography – from night shots of constellations with a simple camera on a tripod, to star trails, eclipses, artificial satellites, and auroras, all the way to more demanding astrophotography with specialized equipment for moon, planet, sun, and deep-sky images.

Legault reveals which equipment is recommended for what purpose and guides you in detail through the capturing and processing techniques that can yield spectacular results. He doesn't just provide recipes: he also explains the process, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding.

"Astrophotography" offers a comprehensive treatment of this subject. This large-format, richly illustrated book is suitable for all astronomy enthusiasts – from beginners to seasoned veterans.

Learn how to…

• select the most useful equipment: cameras, accessories, and tracking telescopes.
• set up your camera and telescope for optimal results.
• attach a camera to your telescope and focus for super sharp photos.
• align the equatorial mount to the North Star and improve tracking for precise star shots.
• create time-lapse recordings of the sky.
• calculate the capture parameters: focal length, aperture ratio.