The complete guide to landscape astrophotography - Michael C Shaw

The Complete Guide to Landscape Astrophotography is the ultimate manual for anyone looking to create spectacular landscape astrophotography images. By explaining the science of landscape astrophotography in clear and straightforward language, it provides insights into phenomena such as the appearance or absence of the Milky Way, the moon, and constellations. This unique approach, which combines the underlying scientific principles of astronomy with those of photography, will help deepen your understanding and give you the tools you need to fulfil your artistic vision.

Key features include:

Distinguished Guest Gallery of images from renowned nightscape photographers such as Babak Tafreshi, Bryan Peterson, Alan Dyer, Brenda Tharp, Royce Bair, Wally Pacholka, and David Kingham

The twenty-five best landscape astrophotography subjects and how to photograph them

Astronomy 101 - build your knowledge of night sky objects and their motion: the Milky Way, moon, Aurora Borealis/Australis, constellations, meteors and comets

Information on state-of-the-art planning software and apps designed to enable you to capture and enhance your landscape astrophotography

Field guide for creating a detailed plan for your night shoot

Description of the best moon phases for specific types of nightscape images, and the best months and times of night to see the Milky Way

How-to guide for creating stunning time-lapse videos of the night sky, including Holy Grail transitions from pre-sunset to complete darkness

Four detailed case studies on creating landscape astrophotography images of the Milky Way, full moon, star trails, and constellations