Rocky Nook

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NPS_Legault-book-300pxAuthor and world-renowned astrophotographer Thierry Legault teaches you the art and techniques of astro-imaging in his book Astrophotography ($39.95, or $31.95 in eBook format). Legault's compendium walks readers through the hows and whys of astronomical imaging, from basic camera-on-tripod skyscape photography to the more complex and demanding processes that use specialized telescopes and cameras for a variety of astronomical subjects, including the Sun, Moon, planets, artificial satellites, and deep-sky targets such as nebulae and galaxies. Legault shares his experiences to help you obtain the best results from a variety of equipment while guiding you through the common steps used to capture and process astronomical imagery. Paperback, 225 pages. ISBN 978-1-937538-43-9.

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