What’s New? Chapter Links Recommended Reading Chapter_13_Links.htmlChapter_13_Reading.htmlChapter_13_Reading.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1shapeimage_4_link_2
____________________________________________________________________ Recommendations on New DSLR Cameras Our recommendations on the current crop of DSLR cameras, updating advice in Chapter 13. New Autoguiding Options Information about new low-cost autoguiders from Orion and QHY, and new stand-alone autoguiders from SBIG and Orion. Autoguiding Tips Tips on getting your autoguider going and guiding. A-B Comparisons More detailed comparison images showing: • RAW vs. JPG, • In-camera dark frame vs. Subtracting darks later, • Single- vs. multi-layer images, • Short stacked vs. single long exposures, • Noise reduction on and off. Filters for Piggyback and Prime Focus Work Some recommendations on filters for use with DSLRs. The Barn Door Tracker Instructions on a DIY project for a low-cost tracking unit. Exposure Tables Classic tables of recommended exposures. DSLR_Cameras_for_Astrophotography.htmlNew_Autoguiding_Options.htmlAutoguiding_Tips.htmlA-B_Comparisons.htmlFilters.htmlBarn_Door_Tracker.htmlExposure_Tables.htmlshapeimage_9_link_0shapeimage_9_link_1shapeimage_9_link_2shapeimage_9_link_3shapeimage_9_link_4shapeimage_9_link_5shapeimage_9_link_6
Subject Constellations Twilight Scenes Lunar Haloes Auroras Zodiacal Light Star Trails (short) Star Trails (long) Meteors Exposure_Tables.html
Lens 28 to 50mm 20 to 135mm 15 to 28mm 8 to 50mm 8 to 28mm 15 to 50mm 15 to 28mm 28 to 50mmExposure_Tables.html

Ch 1: Intro


Ch 2: Binoculars

Ch 3: Scopes

Ch 4: Eyepieces

Ch 5: Accessories

Ch 6: Using Scope


Ch 7: Naked Eye

Ch 8: Obs Site

Ch 9: Sun & Moon

Ch 10: Planets

Ch 11: Finding

Ch 12: Deep Sky


Ch 13: Imaging

Ch 14: High Tech

Ch 15: Alignment

Milky Way Atlas