The New CCD Astronomy: How to capture the stars with a CCD camera in your own backyard. [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

Excellent book to use in order to understand the intricacies of ccd imaging. The images in the text maybe in grayscale, but the reader can refer to Ron's internet site to see the color images. A lot of information is crammed into the 476 pages of text; coverage includes matching a telescope to a ccd camera, different focus methods for ccd work, some info on "fun" science, and a lot more. What stood out to me is the fact that Ron used several software packages that are on the market from SBIG's CCDOps, Software Bisque's "CCDSoft", and Diffraction Limited's "Maxim DL" to name a few noted. Also Ron shows how to process images using Adobe PhotoShop, which I found to be a great help to me in my processing work.The book is rather large in physical size (8.5" by 11") and very easy to read and understand. Appears Ron made all of the mistakes a beginning ccd imager makes and wrote the book to help eliminate the heads associated with learning the hobby. I would place this text along side the film classics such as Covington's "Astrophotography for the Amateur" and the one and only "A manual of advanced celestial photography" by Brad Wallis and Robert Provin (Wallis and Provin have a lot of information on optics and mounts that I see as invaluable for imagers) as must haves for an amateur astronomer's bookshelf.

This book has been a fabulous learning tool for me. My only complaints are two 1) No color photos, which others have mentioned; 2) The equipment and software the author recommends are high end. Not all of us can afford to spend $7000 to $10,000 to get started in CCD imaging.Much of the instructions are given for Maxim DL ($500) and CCDSoft (which primarily supports SBIG cameras). The most popular CCD cameras on the market now are the Meade DSI line for introductory users, and no attention is given to them at all, or the Autostar and Envisage software.As well, many of us are LX200 owners who bought our scopes and went into imaging later and can't afford to upgrade to Astro-Physics mounts and Takahashi OTAs. Or purchase SBIG cameras. I would recommend some section devoted to entry-level equipment, as many of us will eventually upgrade later and use the information in the text, just not right away.Other than that, I learned a ton from this book and still recommend it highly. It will last me for years, and the web site support is fabulous. Just wish I had the author's budget for equipment.

From a beginner's perspective, if you are attempting DSO astrophotography on a shoestring budget this book will break your heart! But it speaks the cold hard truth in that astrophotography and shoestring budget in the same sentence is an oxymoron! It does however contain fundamental and valuable information for anyone getting into CCD imaging and is an excellent reference to keep on hand. Love the website and the electronic version of the book is very convenient, just a computer away if I need it. Wodaski's new book has recently been released and I look forward to that purchase also.

These is an excellent tutorial and reference book for the novice Astrophotographer. The author presents the material in a very logical and understandable manner. Some of the material is a bit dated due to recent technological progress in astrophotography. An example is that the book does not cover a lot of the new Equatorial Mounts currently on the market. However, a significant portion of the information is very relevant and helpful for the new astro-imager.

This book is a bit dates but gives you everything you need to get started in Astrophotography. It does have examples of how to use stacking software and step by step how too using photoshop to enhance your images. It goes through equipment, cameras etc and it explains how they work. I would highly recommend this book. I have read a number of good books on the subject but this one really goes into depth on just about everything you need to know. You can also download a stacked image and use step by step instructions with Photoshop to bring the details out.

This book is no longer available as advertized.The book is a paperback with no color at all. Supposedly, the online version or a downloadable pdf version (as earlier buyers remarked) is in color. Following the instructions printed on the book cover, you can go to the website of the publisher, where you find that you must provide proof of purchase to receive user and password info. I did that, but I have not yet received even an acknowledgment that my e-mail was read, as I requested (although I received an automatically created delivery receipt, so my e-mail went somewhere). I have sent two e-mails so far.If you decide to buy the book from the listed sellers, may be you should inquire in advance whether they will provide the login information or whether they can e-mail you the color pdf version, especially since the sellers' prices are much higher than the price listed in the publisher's website.

There is a lot of information in this book for the novice, intermediate, and advance astrophotographer. I bought it when I was transitioning from DSLR to CCD astrophotography and learned quite a bit from it. The subject matter is complex so it is not an easy read, I have bounced back and forth between the chapters many times. My only negative comment is that the software covered, a very important aspect of AP, is out-of-date and limited in scope. That said, it is still an excellent book if you want to learn more about CCD photography.

This book gives a step by step clear explanation for an amateur astrophotographer how best you can use your telescope, mounting, camera, filterwheel and all the software controlling these, with a lot of examples and photo's. Enjoy reading it because you learn fast and easy all the necessary technical details you need to know before you can enjoy watching clearly.

For anyone getting into astrophotography, or for any really wanting to enhance their skills and knowledge base, Ron Wodaski's book is top notch. The man is a veritable encyclopedia of astrophotography. Well written, logical, and fantastic go-to reference source.

Consiglio questo libro a tutti gli astrofili ed astrofotografi che hanno intenzione di approfondire il complesso mondo dell'acquisizione degli astri tramite i moderni CCD.

I needed information on how to go about taking deep sky images using my 110 refractor and my new ccd camera.I looked on Amazon for a book on Astro imaging and came across The New CCD Astronomy book by Ron Wodaski and am I glad I did it covers all I needed to know about CCD imaging. Once you pick it up to read you will not want to put it down again.

A thoroughly engrossing read with a wealth of tips and information

great book...well written with lots of info