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Beschreibung
As a casual read through any of the major amateur astronomical magazines will demonstrate, there are filters available for all aspects of optical astronomy. This book provides a ready resource on the use of the following filters, among others, for observational astronomy or for imaging:Light pollution filters
Planetary filters
Solar filters
Neutral density filters for Moon observation
Deep-sky filters, for such objects as galaxies, nebulae and more

Deep-sky objects can be imaged in much greater detail than was possible many years ago. Amateur astronomers can take photographs that rival those of professional observatories! The ability to do this has been brought about by the revolution in CCD cameras and improved filters.

The book pinpoints which astronomical objects are best observed with which filters. Post-processing (using Photoshop) is also discussed, since it is helpful in further improving filtered astro images.

The last part of the book is an observational guide to 100 deep sky objects that benefit from the use of filters all personally observed by the author with notes on the filters used (or potentially of use) in their observation and imaging. There are also notes on their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information.
As a casual read through any of the major amateur astronomical magazines will demonstrate, there are filters available for all aspects of optical astronomy. This book provides a ready resource on the use of the following filters, among others, for observational astronomy or for imaging:Light pollution filters
Planetary filters
Solar filters
Neutral density filters for Moon observation
Deep-sky filters, for such objects as galaxies, nebulae and more

Deep-sky objects can be imaged in much greater detail than was possible many years ago. Amateur astronomers can take photographs that rival those of professional observatories! The ability to do this has been brought about by the revolution in CCD cameras and improved filters.

The book pinpoints which astronomical objects are best observed with which filters. Post-processing (using Photoshop) is also discussed, since it is helpful in further improving filtered astro images.

The last part of the book is an observational guide to 100 deep sky objects that benefit from the use of filters all personally observed by the author with notes on the filters used (or potentially of use) in their observation and imaging. There are also notes on their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information.
Über den Autor
Martin Griffiths is a writer and professional astronomer. He is a recipient of the Astrobiology Society of Britain's Public Outreach Award (2008) and the Astronomical League's Outreach Master Award (2010). He also holds the League's Master Observer certificate and has written or contributed to over 100 published science journal articles. He has written several books for Springer.
Griffiths was one of the founder members of NASA's Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group, which was active from 2003 to 2006. He also managed a multi-million-pound European program in Astrobiology for adult learners across Wales from 2003 to 2008. Since then, he has been involved in promoting adult education across Wales. After spending 17 years as a lecturer at the University of South Wales, he is now Director of the Brecon Beacons Observatory, a Dark Sky Ambassador for the Brecon Beacons National Park, a committee member of the International Dark Sky Reserve Steering Groups of Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons National Parks, and a science presenter and consultant for Dark Sky Wales.
Griffiths also works as a consultant to the Welsh Government through his involvement with the Dark Sky Discovery initiative, enabling public access to dark sky sites in association with Dark Sky Wales, Dark Sky Scotland and Natural England. He has spent many years directing stargazing events at the park and in the last three years has provided training for the BBNPA dark sky ambassadors.
Griffiths is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society; A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy; a member of the Astrobiology Society of Britain; the European Society for the History of Science: the British Astronomical Association; the British Science Association; the Webb Deep-Sky Society; the Society for Popular Astronomy; and the Astronomical League.
Zusammenfassung

Provides an in-depth look at the telescope accessories known as astronomical filters

Includes the history of different types of filters, their uses and specialist techniques

Features a basic guide to using Adobe Photoshop to further enhance images

Includes an observational guide to 100 astronomical objects that you can see better with filters, personally imaged by the author

Includes supplementary material: [...]

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A Brief History of Astronomical Imaging.- Filters and General Equipment for Astronomical Observing.- Observing the Moon with Filters.- Observing the Solar System with Filters.- Using Filters to Observe the Sun.- Filters for Astrophotography.- A Brief Introduction to Photography and Image Manipulation.- Observing and Imaging Objects.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Importe, Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Inhalt: xiii
269 S.
107 s/w Illustr.
58 farbige Illustr.
269 p. 165 illus.
58 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9781493910434
ISBN-10: 1493910434
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Griffiths, Martin
Hersteller: Springer
The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 235 x 155 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Martin Griffiths
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.06.2014
Gewicht: 0,486 kg
Artikel-ID: 105320673