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October 2008 Issue (Volume 4, Issue 5)

In this issue you'll find:
  • The Five S’s Part 1: Stretch
    Warren begins his series on the 5 S's in which he discusses the categories: Stretch, Sharpen, Saturate, Smooth, and Select. The Enhanced version contains a video demonstration.
  • Guider Roundup
    Craig Stark compares nine guide cameras.
  • Eclipse 2008: Postcards from Jiayuguan
    Stephen Russell shares his story on imaging the 2008 Total Solar Eclipse
  • Measuring Noise in CCD Cameras
    In this first of two articles, Kevin Nelson discusses noise in CCD cameras.
  • Maximizing Signal-To-Noise with DSLRs
    Corey Weinheimer explains how to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio when imaging deep sky objects with a Digital SLR
  • Twelve Ways to Focus Your DSLR Astrophotos
    Robert Reeves overviews a dozen focusing methods for DSLRs
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2008 Midwest Astro-Imaging Conference DVDs

This 4 DVD set contains the following presentations.
  • R Jay GaBany‘s An Eye Candy Recipe
  • Bob Pilz‘s Lunar Imaging
  • Jim Burnell‘s Autoguiding
  • Warren Keller‘s Photoshop Foundations
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Updates from NEAIC/NEAF 2008

Photos and videos from the NorthEast Astro Imaging Conference (NEAIC) and NorthEast Astronomy Forum (NEAF). Check out the NEAIC/NEAF 2008 Pictures and Videos page for more details

The Hybrid Image - Rob Gendler

AstroPhoto Insight is proud to present Rob Gendler's 2006 NEAIC presentation The Hybrid Image: A New Philosophy in Aesthetic Imaging as as online presentation. This presentation is available to registered users of AstroPhoto Insight.

Digital Imaging of the Planets - Don Parker

AstroPhoto Insight is proud to present Don Parker's 2006 NEAIC presentation Digital Imaging of the Planets as as online presentation. This presentation is available to registered users of AstroPhoto Insight.

Milky Way's Galactic Center by Stéphane Guisard

SBIG STL CCD camera and a 28mm lens on a Takahashi NJP mount
See the full size image on Stéphane's website:
http://astrosurf.com/sguisard/Pagim/Milky-Way-GC-STL-28mm.html

Midwest Astro-Imaging Conference (Chicago)

AstroPhoto Insight Magazine is proud to host the 2008 Midwest Astro-Imaging Conference on June 20-21, 2008. The 2008 Conference will include:
  • Expert speakers covering the latest is CCD, DSLR and image acquisition and processing
  • Vendor exhibits where you can see and touch their products and get answers straight from the manufacturer
  • Over $3,800 in door prizes
  • Breakfast, lunch and coffee service on both days
  • Free wireless Internet access through the facility
  • Free shuttle service to and from the Marriott Hotel

Visit the conference website for more details: www.mwaic.com

Camera Buyer's Guide Now Available Online

The 2007 Camera Buyer's Guide, published in the Special Hardware Edition (December 2007) is now available online to Platinum Members. You can browse through the specifications of 64 different cameras. Platinum Members can access the Online Camera Buyer's Guide here.

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The Vela Supernova Remnant: A Mosaic by Rob Gendler

"This project is 30 frames with over 60 hours of imaging" explains Rob Gendler.

Full size image and details about the image and it's history:
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/Velamosaic.html

Rob's planning chart showing his planning strategy:
http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/Velamosaicplan.jpg

Reader Images from Flickr

 The slideshow below is automatically generated from images added to the AstroPhoto Insight group on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/685542@N24/

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AstroPhoto Twitter

View the AstroPhoto Twitter feed here or join us at AstroPhoto on Twitter to find out what we are up to and share your feedback with us. What is Twitter? From the FAQs:
Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: "What are you doing?"
Full Twitter FAQ here. The AstroPhoto Twitter tries to answer the question "What's happening in astrophotography?" Image something really cool? Buy new equipment? Got a question? Twitter it to us and all those following our Twitter feed.

About AstroPhoto Insight Magazine

AstroPhoto Insight, published by Professional Insight, is a bi-monthly digital astrophotography magazine dedicated to exploring and sharing the latest innovations and techniques in the field of cutting-edge amateur astrophotography.

Astrophoto Insight publishes articles by well-known experts in astrophotography such as R Jay GaBany, Jim Burnell, Adam Block, Greg Piepol, Neil Fleming, Craig Stark and Warren Keller and more. However, all readers are encouraged to submit articles, and some are sure to become household names as well.

A typical issue will contain hardware reviews on imaging equipment such as CCD, DSLR, and telescopes; software reviews, tutorials (e.g. Photoshop techniques), user projects and modifications, and any number of reader submitted articles. Emphasis is always on the practical side of astrophotography; with plenty of information on equipment, software, and techniques to help the enthusiast get the most out of their astrophotography experience.

Astrophoto Insight, while offering enough material to keep even the most hard-core astrophotographer interested, still offers a variety of practical and “basic” information to be of great value to the beginner as well. A recent survey of readers confirmed its broad appeal across all levels of astrophotographers.