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Photographing the Deep Sky: Images in Space and Time Kindle Edition

by Chris Baker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
Spectacular nebulae where stars are born, beautiful star clusters from the early formation of the Milky Way, and galaxies as far as a billion light years away, all feature in this book of stunning images from astrophotographer Chris Baker.The author takes the reader on a journey through time and space to the Deep Sky, far beyond our Solar System. It is a pictorial description of the awe-inspiring wondrous objects that exist out there."The images are of objects from hundreds to many millions of light years away; distances of such enormity are hard for our minds to grasp. The book presents fascinating information on what the Earth was like when the light started its earth-bound journey through space.For example, as the light left the Andromeda Galaxy 2.5 million years ago on its interstellar journey to Chriss telescope, the Himalayas are still being raised and Polar Bears roam Britain.Chapters are included describing the basics of astrophotography, as modern telescopes and cameras make this a rewarding hobby well within reach of the amateur astronomer. Chris describes his observatory in the mountains of Spain along with practical guidance on how to get started in astrophotography.With a concise, clear discussion on the background of astronomical science, this is above all, a book to celebrate the beauty and fascination of space.
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  4. Publication date
    March 30, 2018
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About the Author

Chris is a former Chartered Engineer and manufacturing consultant whose deep interest in the Great War led him to becoming a professional military historian. He is behind a research business, fourteeneighteen, and is the author of the well-known and invaluable website ‘The Long, Long Trail’.

Chris was the Chairman of the Western Front Association for a number of years and was the founder of the very successful internet Great War Forum. Chris’s book ‘The Battle for Flanders: German defeat on the Lys, 1918’ was published by Pen & Sword Military in 2011. In 2014 ‘The truce: the day the war stopped’ was published by Amberley in 2014.

Chris is an honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, where he gained a Masters in British First World War History in 2007.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D538BCT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ White Owl (March 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 33.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 191 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Chris Baker

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Chris Baker enjoyed a successful career within the printing industry, spanning 25 years - taking him all over the world.

More recently Chris returned to his lifelong passion of astronomy by creating an art business based upon his astro-photography. Now his photographs of deep space can be found in homes and offices across the globe.

In 2017 Chris was commissioned to write a book based on his images of space. ‘Photographing the Deep Sky - Images in Space and Time’, was published by White Owl Books in May 2018.

Chris began writing his first novel, ‘The Girl Who Sewed Parachutes’ in early 2018 - this was published in May 2020. He is now working on his second, due for publication in Autumn 2022.

Chris and his wife Fiona divide their time between homes in Hertfordshire and Devon. He is inspired to write during long walks and cycle rides in the Chilterns and on Dartmoor.

They have two grown up sons, Alistair and Tim who both live with their partners in London.

Chris’s space art can be found at www.galaxyonglass.com

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  • Stan B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic images.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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    The write-up for each image is interesting. Space is never-ending. There has to be another life somewhere, and we can't be the only ones. Some of the images are like 7000 light years away. You figure Earth years; that is a long trip. This book is well done. This is a must-have book if you're interested in the universe.
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  • Rusty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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    Beautiful photos. Great book.
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  • Kemdo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality books
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2019
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    Great images
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice picture book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2019
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    Good book but lacking a little technical details on the photography side.
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