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| Title: | Astrophotography Basics: Meteors, Comets, Eclipses, Aurorae, Star Trails. |
| Categories: | History |
| BookID: | 205 |
| Authors: | Unknown |
| ISBN-10(13): | ED304333 |
| Publisher: | Kodak |
| Publication date: | 1988 |
| Number of pages: | 25 |
| Language: | English |
| Price: | 0.00 |
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THIS BOOK IS LOCATED IN THE HALIFAX CENTRE ARCHIVE CABINET and may be borrowed by submitting a "Borrow Request". This pamphlet gives an introduction to the principles of astronomical picture-taking. Chapters included are: (1) "Getting Started" (describing stationary cameras, sky charts and mapping, guided cameras, telescopes, brightness of astronomical subjects, estimating exposure, film selection, camera filters, film processing, and exposure for basic astrophotography); (2) "Solar Eclipse" (discussing safety issues, filters for partial phases, focal length of lens, camera protection, exposure, what to photograph, telescope, camera support, filters, and exposure for still and movie cameras); and (3) "Lunar Eclipse" (presenting general procedures, exposure, and exposure recommendations). The appendix provides information on books, references, and supply sources. Many pictures, diagrams, and tables are provided. |
