Deep-Sky Imaging Practical Workflow & Pre-Processing Manual: Essential end-to-end guidance for planning, capturing, and pre-processing deep-sky (DSO) data using DSLR and dedicated astro cameras.

Author:   André Laurent
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798276264448


Pages:   316
Publication Date:   26 November 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Deep-Sky Imaging Practical Workflow & Pre-Processing Manual: Essential end-to-end guidance for planning, capturing, and pre-processing deep-sky (DSO) data using DSLR and dedicated astro cameras.


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Stop Wasting Clear Nights on Failed Astrophotography Sessions Your calibration frames don't work. Your stacked images look terrible. Hours of imaging ruined by mistakes you didn't know you were making. This is your step-by-step troubleshooting manual for deep-sky imaging success-from equipment setup to final stacked image ready for processing. What Makes This Guide Different: ✓ Software Agnostic - Complete workflows for DeepSkyStacker, Siril, AND PixInsight ✓ Real Problem Solving - Dedicated troubleshooting flowcharts for every common disaster ✓ Both Camera Types - True coverage for DSLR (Canon, Nikon, Sony) AND dedicated astronomy cameras (ZWO ASI, QHY) ✓ Modern Equipment - Updated for CMOS sensors, current mount technology, and latest software ✓ Practical Over Theory - Less math, more ""here's exactly what to do right now"" Master Every Critical Skill: Pre-imaging planning that prevents wasted nights Perfect polar alignment and focus techniques Calibration frames that actually work (darks, flats, bias explained) Capturing quality light frames with proper exposure strategy Pre-processing workflows for all major software platforms Advanced stacking techniques for maximum image quality Fixing common problems: star trails, gradients, underexposure, flat frame failures Camera-specific settings for popular models Bridging to post-processing with confidence Perfect For: → DSLR astrophotographers struggling with image quality → New astronomy camera owners overwhelmed by software → Intermediate imagers hitting quality plateaus → Anyone tired of tutorial videos that skip critical details Stop Guessing. Start Imaging. Whether you're shooting with a DSLR on a star tracker or a cooled CMOS camera on a German equatorial mount, this manual gives you repeatable workflows that produce results. DISCLAIMER: This book focuses on pre-processing workflows and technical image capture. Post-processing techniques (advanced stretching, color grading, detail enhancement) are introduced but not covered in depth. Software interfaces may change with updates; core principles remain applicable. Results depend on equipment quality, sky conditions, and practice.

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Author:   André Laurent
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.735kg
ISBN:  

9798276264448


Pages:   316
Publication Date:   26 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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