Shoot the Moon

A Complete Guide to Lunar Imaging

By Nicolas Dupont-Bloch | Publisher: Cambridge University Press

About the book

The Moon boasts an unexpected variety of landscapes - including volcanic features sinuous valleys and ghost craters - which are readily visible from Earth. This practical guide explains and demonstrates how you can capture impressive images of our nearest neighbour in space using a variety of different techniques. As the first guide to be dedicated to modern lunar imaging this volume offers an in-depth and illustrated approach to common optics the essentials of digital images imaging devices and image processing software. Even in light-polluted areas the countless features and finest details of the Moon can be captured by following the instructions in this comprehensive and accessible guide. Covering equipment ranging from smartphones and DSLRs to specialist planetary cameras whether you are a novice without a telescope an amateur developing your skills in imaging or an experienced astrophotographer you will benefit from the hints insights and expertise within.

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ISBN 9781107548442

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The Moon boasts an unexpected variety of landscapes - including volcanic features sinuous valleys and ghost craters - which are readily visible from Earth. This practical guide explains and demonstrates how you can capture impressive images of our nearest neighbour in space using a variety of different techniques. As the first guide to be dedicated to modern lunar imaging this volume offers an in-depth and illustrated approach to common optics the essentials of digital images imaging devices and image processing software. Even in light-polluted areas the countless features and finest details of the Moon can be captured by following the instructions in this comprehensive and accessible guide. Covering equipment ranging from smartphones and DSLRs to specialist planetary cameras whether you are a novice without a telescope an amateur developing your skills in imaging or an experienced astrophotographer you will benefit from the hints insights and expertise within.

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What is Shoot the Moon about?

The Moon boasts an unexpected variety of landscapes - including volcanic features sinuous valleys and ghost craters - which are readily visible from Earth. This practical guide explains and demonstrates how you can capture impressive images of our nearest neighbour in space using a variety of different techniques. As the first guide to be dedicated to modern lunar imaging this volume offers an in-depth and illustrated approach to common optics the essentials of digital images imaging devices and image processing software. Even in light-polluted areas the countless features and finest details of the Moon can be captured by following the instructions in this comprehensive and accessible guide. Covering equipment ranging from smartphones and DSLRs to specialist planetary cameras whether you are a novice without a telescope an amateur developing your skills in imaging or an experienced astrophotographer you will benefit from the hints insights and expertise within.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Shoot the Moon?

The Arts > Photography and photographs > Photographic equipment and techniques: general

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107548442

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Shoot the Moon?

Nicolas Dupont-Bloch

Who is the Publisher of the book Shoot the Moon?

Cambridge University Press

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Shoot the Moon is available as paperback(ISBN 9781107548442)