Introduction to Webcam Astrophotography: Imaging the Universe with the Amazing Affordable Webcam
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Brand: BooksEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04
ISBN: 0943396867
Publisher: William- Bell
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- Some of the Advantages of Webcam Astrophotography are:
- Webcams are far cheaper than conventional cameras or astronomical CCDs.
- Webcams use USB plug-and-play technology, meaning they are easy to install on a computer and have fast image download times.
- Webcams provide real-time feedback. Focus and exposure are adjusted on the fly to insure best results.
- Each webcam video imaging session produces a single unique image.
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Book Review: Another Great Book from Reeves
Summary: 5 Stars
Get your webcam out and go to work. This is a great introduction to webcam astrophotography. Basic principles that are covered protect this book from being outdated by equipment evolution.
Summary of Introduction to Webcam Astrophotography: Imaging the Universe with the Amazing Affordable Webcam
In the last few years webcam astrophotography has exploded onto the astronomy scene. It has rapidly evolved from short exposure six-bit black-and-white imagery into long-exposure full-color 16-bit per channel imagery of such qualitythat it rivals conventional means of astrophotography. Indeed, webcams have become the method of choice for planetary imaging. The message of this book is that you too can participate in this revolution without spending very much money. You do not need to invest $10,000 in a CCD camera, telescope and software. A basic webcam costs about the same as a "so-so"eyepiece. Software to control the camera and process the images that will get you going is free. If you have the telescope (practically any telescope that will track) and a computer you are ready. Since you see your results instantly the learning curve is much shorter. Regardless of how you apply a webcam to astrophotography, you will derive a number of benefits. Working with them has been accurately described as interesting, challenging, and fulfilling. Webcams are capable of producing beautiful astrophotos that create a lasting record of your astronomical experience. The book will guide you into this fascinating topic and allow you tobecome a participant in this latest wave of astrophotography progress. About the Author: Nearly 50 years ago Robert Reeves began his astrophotography adventure with his parent's Voightlander 120-format camera. His firstBook Subjects
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