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."