Video astronomy on the go
Subtitle: using video cameras with small telescopes
By: Joseph Ashley
Series: The Patrick Moore practical astronomy series; Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9783319469355
Subjects: Video astronomy; Astronomy; Observations
Description: "Video astronomy offers a wonderful way to see objects in far greater detail than is possible through an eyepiece, and the ability to use the modern, entry-level video camera to image deep space objects is a wonderful development for urban astronomers in particular, as it helps sidestep the issue of light pollution. The author addresses both the positive attributes of these cameras for deep space imaging as well as the limitations, such as amp glow. The equipment needed for imaging as well as how it is configured is identified with hook-up diagrams and photographs. Imaging techniques are discussed together with image processing (stacking and image enhancement). Video astronomy has evolved to offer great results and great ease of use, and both novices and more experienced amateurs can use this book to find the set-up that works best for them"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Astronomy from a video perspective; title: The anatomy of a video camera; title: Assembling your video astronomy kit; title: Light pollution and filters; title: The solar system and video astronomy; title: Deep space and video astronomy; title: Imaging the night sky; title: Outreach with video telescopes; title: Live video broadcasting; title: Video astronomy trends; title: Appendix A: Glossary of terms; title: Appendix B: Maximum exposure time tables based on 0.125 degrees of field rotation; title: Appendix C: Star charts for urban areas with significant light pollution; title: Appendix D: Rack and pinion focuser tune-up; title: Index.