Travel through the solar system and take great photos using simple methods!
The sun, moon and planets are the most popular targets for sky observers. Even with small terrestrial viewing scopes, it is possible to observe Saturn's rings, sunspots and craters on the moon, for example. In their practical guide, the two authors reveal exactly what there is to discover, which observation techniques are best to use and what tricks amateur astronomers employ.
Thanks to webcams and digital cameras, photography is also very popular. With a few special tricks, amateur astronomers can even take sharper pictures than professionals!
Mario Weigand and Sabrina Geyer are qualified physicists and amateur astronomers. Mario Weigand's detailed photographs of the sun, moon and planets have made him well known among amateur astronomers.
