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More copies of this ISBNSplendors of the Universeby Terence Dickinson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Catch a Falling Star--With a Camera Majestic clouds of cosmic gas floating in constellations ... the elegant swirl of a remote spiral galaxy ... the Milky Way's ethereal glow on a cool summer night. All of these scenes can be yours. Equipped with modern photographic films or electronic-imaging techniques, the dedicated backyard astronomer can surpass all but the very best solar picture obtained at the world's largest observatories. Splendors of the Universe displays more than 200 celestial portraits ranging from lunar landscapes to remote galaxy clusters billions of light years away-all taken by amateur astronomers. More than a photo album, Splendors of the Universe provides information on the objects displayed as well as the details of how each picture was taken. Astrophotography experts Terence Dickinson and Jack Newton offer a wealth of practical information and tips about techniques and equipment for both the novice and experienced photographers. Book News Annotation:Shows backyard astronomers how to photograph all manner of celestial
phenomena, and demonstrates results that can be achieved with some
200 color photos taken by amateur astronomers. Emphasis is on
creating spectacular pictures that convey the splendor of the
heavens. Chapters are arranged by type of equipment, covering
everything from simple cameras to state-of-the-art telescopes and CCD
cameras, and provide information on cameras, film, lenses,
telescopes, and techniques. Oversize: 10x11.5".
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Description:Photographie astronomique. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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