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Imaging deep space with a video camera is explored using techniques as basic as a simple screen capture to rotating and stacking several thousand exposures. The major attributes of an imaging plan are identified and explained. Methods to determine camera settings are identified and discussed. Of particular importance are focusing, exposure times, and noise reduction. Commonly used computer programs are identified along with their major attributes with emphasis given to the programs SharpCap and Gstar4Capture.
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Ashley, J. (2017). Imaging the Night Sky. In: Video Astronomy on the Go. The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46937-9_7
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