Re: [APML] Astrophoto Books

["William R. Mattil" <wrmattil@ix.netcom.com>]

eric raeburn wrote:
> 
> I was perusing the S & T online bookstore and feel the following
> three tombs pulling at my wallet.  I would like to hear your
> opinions of these, or recommendations for other AP books.  I have
> read the 1st edition of Covington and refer to it often; it is a
> great book, IMO.
> 
> Robert Reeves, Wide-Field Astrophotography: Exposing the Universe
>                Starting With A Common Camera

I can highly recommend this book. For widefield endeavors it can't be
beat. The *only* downside to this book is that it will leave you lusting
after a Schmidt Camera which can be hazardous to your pocketbook.


> Jeffrey R.Charles: Practical Astrophotography

No clue on this one

> Michael A. Covington: Astrophotography for the Amateur, 2nd Edition

Good book. This book complements Roberts book nicely


I also enjoyed A Manual of Advanced Celestial Photography by Wallis and
Provin. This is an older book. Out of Print but not too hard to find.
Information is *somewhat* dated but I still found it useful.

I have others. But these three tend to be read and reread often.


Regards

Bill

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