Take your night-sky imagery to the next level with professional tips and tricks. Astro and night-sky photography can seem very daunting at first, but it’s one of the most rewarding genres to embark on, and is actually far easier than it looks. The photographic possibilities that the night-sky offers are incredibly vast, from landscape shots with the Milky Way and capturing stunning star trails, to photographing far-away planets and galaxies. Unearth the difference between nebula and nebulae, find out when to shoot the Moon and learn how to capture an Aurora. Whether you are an astro novice or seasoned space expert, Teach Yourself Astrophotography has something for you. Inside we’ve included jam-packed features, in-depth tutorials, interviews with pros and creative projects. Discover professional tips and tricks that will enable you to shoot the stars with absolute ease. We’ve even covered all of the essential kit that will aid you in taking breathtaking images that are truly out of this world.
WELCOME TO Teach yourself ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Teach Yourself Astrophotography
THE ART OF ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY • From stargazer to space image creator, prepare to immerse yourself within an epic voyage through astrophotography
EXPLORE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY • Discover shooting methods from wide, star-studded landscapes to capturing the depths of the universe
AIM FOR THE STARS • Discover what it takes to capture striking astrophotography imagery
PLAN FOR SUCCESS • Successful astrophotography takes preparation, so combine thorough location research with desk-based study for a stellar outcome
THE SKY AT NIGHT • There’s more to shoot for than just the Moon and stars – incorporate other sky phenomena
CAPTURE THE MOON • Learn how to take stunning images of the Earth’s closest celestial neighbour
CONSIDER COMPOSITION • Think not of the landscape complementing the night sky, envision how the night sky will complement the landscape
PERFECT FOCUS • It’s pitch black, and autofocus has inherited the visual attributes of a star-nosed mole, so how do we focus?
GEAR FOR THE GALAXIES • From accessories to apps, meet the best kit for successful astrophotography
THE BEST DSLRS • Consider both image and build quality when choosing your DSLR camera
SWITCH TO MIRRORLESS • The latest compact cameras can cope with the demands of astrophotography
CCD CAMERAS • Capture amazing deep-sky images by using a dedicated astronomy camera
GO DEEPER AND FURTHER • Want to go deep-sky with your DSLR? Here are the best telescopes and mounts
ASTRO ACCESSORIES • This genre of photography excels with the right kit. Discover a few filters and timers to enhance your captures
MEMORY CARDS
TRIPODS
TRIPOD HEADS
CAMERA BAGS
CLEANING PRODUCTS
BEST STARGAZING LOCATIONS IN THE WORLD • Escape the light pollution and head to our pick of the best places on Earth to observe the night sky
CAPTURE LANDSCAPES BY NIGHT • Discover everything you need to know to create incredible landscape-based astrophotography and learn how to shoot the Milky Way
KIT FOR THE NIGHT SKY • The more advanced your camera gear becomes, the better your images
MASTER THE MILKY WAY • Learn how to get the clearest view of the Milky Way in your shots with these planning and shooting essentials
EXPOSE A LANDSCAPE SCENE • Consider the exposure for the foreground subject matter, as well as the night sky above
EDIT YOUR IMAGES • Add the finishing touches to your photos using your image processing software
MASTER DEEP SPACE PHOTOGRAPHY • Explore a realm beyond our comprehension by capturing the mysteries of deep space
CHOOSE A DEEP SPACE SUBJECT •...