This book systematically covers amateur observation and photography of the planets. Several hundred photographs and line drawings of exceptional quality compliment the clearly written text.

The practical guide to solar astronomy. Amateur astronomers will learn of the opportunities to observe the Sun. Compared with other areas of astronomy solar observing has many advantages.

Part star atlas, part descriptive text, part telescope primer, and part strategy session, all held together with the infectious enthusiasm of its author.

Uranometria 2000.0 plots 25,895 galaxies. They are shown as open ovals, with objects larger than 5' drawn to scale. Galaxies with a major axis less than 5' are binned into three groups.

Learn how to use Photoshop to process your images and achieve superior results. Packed with tutorial examples that are specific to astronomical imaging. Each Photoshop step is explained in great detail. A beginner will see results immediately.

A Practical Introduction for Scientists, Engineers, Optical Designers, Students and Optical Workshop Personnel is written for those working in optics with a practical introduction to optical testing methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures, and assist in the development of their professional careers.