Choosing and Using Astronomical Filters

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 pollut...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Griffiths, Martin
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
Series:The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 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