Here are clear explanations of how to make superb astronomical deep-sky images using only a
DSLR or webcam and an astronomical telescope - no expensive dedicated CCD cameras needed! The
book is written for amateur astronomers interested in budget astrophotography - the deep sky
not just the Moon and planets - and for those who want to improve their imaging skills using
DSLR and webcams. It is even possible to use existing (non-specialist astronomical) equipment
for scientific applications such as high resolution planetary and lunar photography astrometry
photometry and spectroscopy. The introduction of the CCD revolutionized astrophotography. The
availability of this technology to the amateur astronomy community has allowed advanced science
and imaging techniques to become available to almost anyone willing to take the time to learn a
few simple techniques. Specialized cooled-chip CCD imagers are capable of superb results in
the right hands - but they are all very expensive. If budget is important the reader is
advised on using a standard camera instead. Jensen provides techniques useful in acquiring
beautiful high-quality images and high level scientific data in one accessible and easy-to-read
book. It introduces techniques that will allow the reader to use more economical DSLR cameras -
that are of course also used for day-to-day photography - to produce images and data of high
quality without a large cash investment.
