This is a one-stop introduction to how to do astronomy in the digital age. Thanks to modern technology, there is no longer a daunting boundary for those of us who wish to experience what it is like to actually do astronomy. Starting with simple camera & laptop it is possible to create beautiful images of the stars & the Moon, & perhaps, with a larger lens, to capture the rings of Saturn or the Moons of Jupiter. Add a modern telescope with superb optics & computer control, & many amateur astronomers are now producing breathtaking images of planets & remote galaxies that only a decade ago were the exclusive province of astronomers with access to professional telescopes. " The 21st Century Astronomer" explains the principles of astronomy as well as the practical techniques to provide both beginners & more experienced observers with all the information they need to understand & enjoy the wonders of the night sky
- & to capture & share the resulting images.