Author Joseph Ashley explains video astronomy's many benefits in this comprehensive reference
guide for amateurs. Video astronomy offers a wonderful way to see objects in far greater detail
than is possible through an eyepiece and the ability to use the modern entry-level video
camera to image deep space objects is a wonderful development for urban astronomers in
particular as it helps sidestep the issue of light pollution. The author addresses both the
positive attributes of these cameras for deep space imaging as well as the limitations such as
amp glow. The equipment needed for imaging as well as how it is configured is identified with
hook-up diagrams and photographs. Imaging techniques are discussed together with image
processing (stacking and image enhancement). Video astronomy has evolved to offer great results
and great ease of use and both novices and more experienced amateurs can use this book to find
the set-up that works best for them. Flexible and portable they open up a whole new way of
seeing space.
