The best targets and the necessary post-processing
Astronomical observing and photography are favorite pastimes of yours. You want to combine the two, but you’re not sure how. Or perhaps you have dabbled in astronomy for a while and want to take another step.
What do you photograph? Will something that looks amazing as you peer at it through a telescope look the same in a photograph? There are so many dazzling sights in the night sky. How to choose?
Ruben Kier has some answers for you. With his technical expertise and wide experience as both a visual observer and a photographer, he can help you attain some of the best images you can imagine, perhaps ones you will want to send to a magazine or proudly put up on your website. And the secret is – it’s not that hard! It’s mostly a matter of choosing the right subjects and then doing the necessary post-processing to get results that will dazzle.
So get out there on the next clear night and create something to show for your efforts. Your friends will be impressed, and you will be thrilled at how you are able to combine the two passions of your life into one.
Contents:
Section 1: The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets
Astronomical observing and photography are favorite pastimes of yours. You want to combine the two, but you’re not sure how. Or perhaps you have dabbled in astronomy for a while and want to take another step.
What do you photograph? Will something that looks amazing as you peer at it through a telescope look the same in a photograph? There are so many dazzling sights in the night sky. How to choose?
Ruben Kier has some answers for you. With his technical expertise and wide experience as both a visual observer and a photographer, he can help you attain some of the best images you can imagine, perhaps ones you will want to send to a magazine or proudly put up on your website. And the secret is – it’s not that hard! It’s mostly a matter of choosing the right subjects and then doing the necessary post-processing to get results that will dazzle.
So get out there on the next clear night and create something to show for your efforts. Your friends will be impressed, and you will be thrilled at how you are able to combine the two passions of your life into one.
Contents:
Section 1: The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets
- January - Mostly Nebulae
- February - Clusters and Nebulae
- March - Clusters and Galaxies
- April - Galaxy Pairs and Clusters
- May - Diversity of Galaxy Shapes
- June - Globular Clusters and More Galaxies
- July - Just Globular Clusters
- August - Planetary and Emission Nebulae
- September - Autumn Assortment
- October - Halloween Treats
- November - The Great Galaxies
- December - Celestial Potpourri
- Equipment for Astrophotography
- Acquiring the Image
- The Order of Image Processing.
