Introduction to 'Exposure' - Astrophotography Blog

Welcome …

The Exposure Blog is the knowledge and information sharing portal of ArtdeCiel.com.

Here you will find everything you need to know about the ‘Art’ of Astrophotography from a panel of experts Imagers.

Whether you are new to Astrophotography or an experienced Imager, if your interest is in Deep Sky Objects, the Moon, Planets or Aurora; if you want to know more about image processing and the software used; or need to improve your image acquisition skills; or learn about the latest CCDs and Cameras – you will find it all here!

How does it work? Exposure contains what are known as ‘blogs’, which in the context of ArtdeCiel.com are articles on Astrophotography covering all aspects of the subject written by an expert in the field, as well as links to their websites where further information on them and other topics on astrophotography can be found.

Exposure also contains a number of sponsored links which relate to selected manufacturers and suppliers of equipment considered by ArtdeCiel.com to represent excellence in both the service they offer and the products they sell.

You …

How can you participate? All visitors to ArtdeCiel.com can view the Exposure ‘blog’, whether they are a registered member or not. You are free to read and download the articles written by our experts, as well as submit your comments and opinions on what you think of each article.

It is your feedback that will help us decide on the type of articles that are best suited to our visitors, the subjects to be covered and their overall content and style.

The Experts …

• Dr. Stefan Hughes; former NASA project scientist and professional astronomer; now working full time on writing a book on the History of Astrophotography;
• Theodore Arampatzoglou; from Athens, Greece; one of the world's greatest astrophotographers; his magnificent images have won him international recognition;
• Gordon Haynes; a leading UK astrophotographer; renowned for his portrayal of Deep Sky Objects;
• Mike Gannaway; a professional photographer from New Zealand; famous for his portayal of landscapes and the effect of light on natural  features such as the sky, the sea and clouds.

The Subjects …

Exposure is wide ranging and intends to provide articles and information on the following topics in Astrophotography:

• Equipment Advice and Reviews: i.e. CCDS and cameras; telescopes; mounts and piers; software.
• History of Astrophotography, including the work of pioneering astronomers and astrophotographers; their early astronomical images and the telescopes they used.
• Image Acquisition and Processing: observing techniques; specific software packages; workflows; ’how to tips’ and more …
• Imaging Targets:
• Specialist Areas: e.g. Deep Sky, Earth, Lunar, Planetary and Solar Astrophotography;

The Sponsors …