For all but the simplest star-trail pictures, photographing the night
sky involves machinery to track the stars, and the task becomes even
more complicated when photographing very small or very faint objects
that require high magnification or very long exposure times.
Astrophotography for Amateurs presents equipment and techniques,
features practical hints and tips from the experts, including coverage
of traditional "wet" photography, CCD imaging, and computerized image
enhancement. There are sections on photographing different classes of
astronomical object from the moon to faint nebulae, as well as a
detailed look at the equipment needed.