First published in 1999; this much expanded and updated edition of the best-selling handbook Astrophotography for the Amateur provides a complete guide to taking pictures of stars; galaxies; the Moon; the Sun; comets; meteors and eclipses; using equipment and materials readily available to the hobbyist. In this new edition; the book has been completely revised and now includes new chapters on computer image processing and CCD imaging; expanded advice on choosing cameras and telescopes; completely updated information about the films; a much larger bibliography; and hundreds of new photographs (in colour; and black and white) demonstrating the latest equipment and techniques. Astrophotography for the Amateur has become the standard handbook for all amateur astronomers. This expanded and updated edition provides an ideal introduction for beginners and a complete handbook for advanced amateurs. It will also appeal to photography enthusiasts who can discover how to take spectacular images with only modest equipment.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Sad patternsBy Star MagicI only saw one pattern in this book. Top down patterns usually have no seams to sew. I need to write a book. I was in the hospital my son tossesd my notebook and 30 years of notes. I need to rewrite my own book as I knit seamless sweaters even pockets are knit in; So today I start my own book. I have enough yarn to make many sweaters. This book is ok but not a true tp down pattern s16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Nice addition to my "top-down" collectionBy Genevieve KatzI am addicted to top-down sweaters. I think I have every book ever written on the subject. Alas; I have yet to find the "perfect" book. Some of the books that tell you how to design your own are often too vague (like Barbara Walker); and others just have patterns for you to follow blindly.What I like about this book is that most of the sweaters are NOT raglans. This is the first time Ive seen drop shoulder sweaters mentioned from the top down since Barbara Walkers book. Most people do raglans; so the drop-shoulder garments are a breath of fresh air.I also liked the fact that these garments have a more relaxed fit. Everyone is on the fitted; waist-shaping bandwagon lately; and lets face it; some of us dont want attention drawn to our waists!I love the texture in these sweaters; too. Theyre so lovely.Now for the reasons I didnt give it more stars. I was disappointed that there werent any other sleeve styles. Im interested in set-in sleeves from the top. Barbara Walker explains it in such a way that Im lost and confused; and I havent run into any patterns that have that technique. Id also like to have seen some modified drops; too. But thats a small thing. It was such a breath of fresh air not to see all raglans that Im not too worked up about it. After all; we all need to specialize in something; and I think Doreen is doing a great job of mastering the top-down drop-shoulder sweater.Another problem I had with the book was that there was only one model featured; and she had such broad shoulders! At first; I thought that there was something wrong with the sweaters because they all looked so funny. But when I examined the schematics; I realized they were perfectly normal; drop-shoulder sweaters. Then I realized it was the model. So; Im going to assume that these sweaters would fit like a drop-shoulder sweater would fit me; but it was disappointing to have to analyze the book so much. And I have to wonder; is this model related to the author or what? Is there a reason they had to use her and only her? Are they telling me that of all the people who had a part in creating this book that not one person noticed the model had freakishly broad shoulders and looked like a line backer in those sweaters?All that being said; I do like the book and since Ive never done a drop-shoulder sweater from the top; I will certainly attempt some of the sweaters in this book. This would be a nice addition to a top-down sweater book collection because of the focus on drop-shoulder sweaters. It doesnt have any design information; so if youre looking for a how-to book; this isnt it. Its just patterns. But I think it is well worth the money to round out a collection of top-down pattern books.Im editing this review. Id like to add another star (although something is wrong and its not letting me.) After perusing the book some more; it has grown on me; and I am really wanting to make even more of the sweaters. The Modular Garter-Stitch Jacket pictured on the cover is absolutely gorgeous; and the construction is very unique! I cant wait to blow my whole paycheck on Noro yarn to make it.I would like to give this book 4 stars. Im really glad I bought it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good teacher.By Pat in Arizonathis looked promising; but when I got it most of the styles werent what I wanted. Some good lessons in the book on how to do stuff. Ive been knitting for many years; but still have a lot to learn. Some of the new books may push me to expand my expertise.