Handbuch Astrofotografie

Basics and practice for amateur astronomers

The rapid development of digital technology has opened up exciting new fields of activity. Sophisticated digital recording and processing methods allow even familiar celestial objects to shine in a literally "new light". For several years now, digital SLR cameras have been conquering astronomy and enabling even those on a tight budget to successfully enter the world of digital astrophotography.

This book is the most comprehensive compendium on astrophotography in German to date. It provides the latest information on cameras, optics and mounts. An essential part is a well-founded guide to shooting techniques and image processing. Numerous practical examples provide budding astrophotographers in particular with valuable tips on how to optimise their shooting technique and get the best out of their images with relatively simple means. Most of the techniques presented in the book can also be applied to images taken with professional astronomical CCD cameras.

The book comes with a DVD containing interesting films, documents and programmes on astrophotography.