Heavenly Bodies: The Photographer’s Guide to Astrophotography

Reach for your camera and then reach for the stars. If you ever wanted to capture the glory of a shooting star, image a distant planet, or photograph an underexamined yet ever present subject, this book is for you. With some basic skill, minimal photographic equipment, and some intermediate-level astronomical tools, you’ll be on your way to getting the images you desire. Author Bert Krages offers a comprehensive treatment of this intriguing subject, opening up a whole new world of photographic possibility. You’ll learn how to select the best location for your shoot, gauge the exposures you’ll need to produce the best images, and discover advanced techniques for stunning images.