Capturing the Stars: Astrophotography by the Masters

Name: Capturing the Stars: Astrophotography by the Masters
Price: 11.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (25 reviews)
Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson

by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Nonfiction Arts & Photography

4.2 (25)

239 pages~4 hr readPublished by Voyageur Press

$11.9960% off peak

Last checked: Apr 20, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're a stargazer who wants to move beyond naked-eye observation and actually photograph what you see in the night sky.
You appreciate beautiful coffee table books that teach you something real about technique, not just pretty pictures.
You're curious how both amateur and professional photographers approach the same celestial subjects differently.

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You're looking for a beginner's guide to buying your first telescope or camera. This assumes you already know what gear you own.
You prefer to learn through video tutorials or hands-on workshops rather than reading about other people's methods.
You have no interest in the technical side of photography and just want inspirational space images to admire.

About this book

Photographing the stars requires skill that many pursue but few achieve. This volume showcases space photography from thirty accomplished astrophotographers, both professional and amateur, displaying their mastery of the craft. The book features images of galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and other deep-sky objects, including the Andromeda and Whirlpool galaxies, the Pleiades and Praesepe star clusters, and the Orion and Crab nebulae. Each section includes a profile of a photographer's work, techniques, philosophy, and experiences. Compiled by a leading amateur astrophotographer, the volume includes an introduction to the history of space photography.

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