Imaging the Southern Sky An Amateur Astronomer's Guide [Paperback]

This book is not about imaging from the southern hemisphere, but rather about imaging those areas of the sky that lie south of the celestial equator. Many of the astronomical objects presented are also accessible to northern hemisphere imagers, including those in both the USA and Europe. Imaging the Southern Sky discusses over 150 of the best southern objects to image, including nebulae, galaxies, and planetaries, each one accompanied by a spectacular color image. This book also includes sections on both image capturing and processing techniques and so makes an ideal all-in-one introduction. Furthermore, because it contains an in-depth study of how to capture all the objects, many of which are rarely imaged by amateurs and professionals alike, it is also extremely useful for the more advanced imager.

This book covers imaging those areas of the sky that lie south of the celestial equator. It introduces all the necessary techniques and includes a section on the top 50 southern objects to image.Foreword by Sir Patrick Moore.- Acknowledgments.- Preface.- Section I: The Objects of the Southern Skies.- Chapter 1: The Hunter and his Dog (Canis Major, Eridanus, Lepus, Orion).- Chapter 2: Vast Explosive Remnants (Vela).- Chapter 3: The Ship of Srgo (Carina, Centaurus, Puppis, Vela).- Chapter 4: On the Serpent's Back (Antila, Centaurus, Corvus, Hydra, Virgo).- Chapter 5: The Emu (Ara, Centaurus, Circinus, Crux, Lupus, Musca, Norma, Scorpius, Triangulum Australe).- Chapter 6: The Heart of the Galaxy (Corona Australis, Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, Scorpius).- Chapter 7: The Deep South (Apus, Chamaeleon, Dorado, Octans, Pavo, Reticulum, Tucana, Volans).- Chapter 8: The Clouds of Magellan (Dorado, Mensa, Tucana).- Chapter 9: Galaxies in the Furnace (Aquarius, Cetus, Eridanus, Fornax, Grus, lóÎ