Cosmic Field Guide (First Edition) - E-Book

€30.00

Whether you're setting up your telescope in a remote dark sky reserve or planning a casual night of meteor shower viewing, the 'Cosmic Field Guide' is your trusty companion. Its portable format makes it an indispensable addition to your gear, ensuring you're prepared to capture the cosmos whenever, wherever.

This is a E-book variant of the Cosmic Field Guide

Whether you're setting up your telescope in a remote dark sky reserve or planning a casual night of meteor shower viewing, the 'Cosmic Field Guide' is your trusty companion. Its portable format makes it an indispensable addition to your gear, ensuring you're prepared to capture the cosmos whenever, wherever.

This is a E-book variant of the Cosmic Field Guide

Chapters Include

  • Packing List: Detailed list to ensure all necessary equipment is at hand for a successful astrophotography session.

  • On-Site Checklist: A systematic approach to preparing your observation site, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

  • Telescope Types: An overview of various telescope models, aiding in the selection of the most suitable type for your specific needs.

  • Bright Nebulae & Galaxies: Tables with the most luminous nebulae and galaxies, with their location, brightness and angular size.

  • Meteor Showers: Timely information on meteor showers, enhancing your chances of witnessing and photographing these celestial events.

  • Field of View Calculations: Instruction on calculating the field of view for different lenses, a crucial aspect of framing celestial objects.

  • Exposure Time for Wide-Field Astrophotography: Expert advice on determining optimal exposure times for wide-field astrophotography.

  • Use of a Bahtinov Mask: A step-by-step guide on using a Bahtinov mask to achieve precise focus.

  • Darkness Plots: Insight into understanding and utilizing darkness plots for optimal astrophotographic conditions.

  • Challenges: Engaging challenges to test and enhance your astrophotographic skills regardless of you level.

  • Glossary: An extensive glossary of astrophotography and astronomical terms.

  • Useful Links and Tools: A curated collection of links and tools to further your astrophotography journey.

  • Observation Field Notes: Space for personal notes and observations, allowing you to track and refine your astrophotography techniques.

Product Details

  • Title: Cosmic Field Guide

  • Author: Morten Hector Dalhoff

  • Format: E-Book

  • Language: English

  • ISBN: 978-87-975128-2-1

  • Dimensions: A5