--- product_id: 75336109 title: "The Deep-sky Imaging Primer, Second Edition" price: "SAR 319" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/75336109-the-deep-sky-imaging-primer-second-edition store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # The Deep-sky Imaging Primer, Second Edition **Price:** SAR 319 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Deep-sky Imaging Primer, Second Edition - **How much does it cost?** SAR 319 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/75336109-the-deep-sky-imaging-primer-second-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The book that taught thousands of people about astrophotography has been completely revised and updated in this second edition. It covers everything you need to know to capture stunning images of deep-sky objects with a DSLR or CCD camera: The fundamental concepts of imaging and their impact on the final image How to pick a telescope and camera How to get set up and take the images Where and when to find the best objects in the night sky How to process images using PixInsight ® and Adobe Photoshop ® Start-to-finish examples of image processing Full-color with over 325 illustrations. Review: Excellent guide for the beginner and intermediate imager - This is a very impressive and fairly comprehensive book on deep sky astrophotography. The book covers everything from sensor chips and signal to noise ratios to suitable imaging targets and processing tips (including walkthroughs for DSLR and CCD imaging) and everything in between in a clear, concise and authoritative way. The book appears to be self-published and - in the UK at least - looks to have been digitally printed-on-demand but the quality of the many images stands up pretty well considering. There are a few more typographic errors than I would consider normal but the quality and breadth of the content is terrific. Calling the book a primer does it a bit of an injustice in my opinion as the content will keep good intermediate level imagers entertained and I am sure most amateur astrophotographers will get a lot out of it; it's a great next step on from Steve Richard's acclaimed Making Every Photon Count and is very highly recommended. Review: Instpiring and clear - This book is written with an impresively clear voice. Charles Bracken does not back away from the complexities of digital imaging, but instead explain with clarity and patience. The book clearly adds to other more practical books by another level of depth in understanding and explanations. I can warlmy recommend to any astro imager, except perhaps the absolute beginner in the field, for whom there are better suited books. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 3,461,621 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 338 in Astrophotography 816 in Manipulating & Editing Photographs 1,343 in Stars & Interstellar Matter | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 355 Reviews | ## Images ![The Deep-sky Imaging Primer, Second Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81O8lT1WD2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent guide for the beginner and intermediate imager *by X***S on 18 January 2014* This is a very impressive and fairly comprehensive book on deep sky astrophotography. The book covers everything from sensor chips and signal to noise ratios to suitable imaging targets and processing tips (including walkthroughs for DSLR and CCD imaging) and everything in between in a clear, concise and authoritative way. The book appears to be self-published and - in the UK at least - looks to have been digitally printed-on-demand but the quality of the many images stands up pretty well considering. There are a few more typographic errors than I would consider normal but the quality and breadth of the content is terrific. Calling the book a primer does it a bit of an injustice in my opinion as the content will keep good intermediate level imagers entertained and I am sure most amateur astrophotographers will get a lot out of it; it's a great next step on from Steve Richard's acclaimed Making Every Photon Count and is very highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Instpiring and clear *by M***N on 14 November 2016* This book is written with an impresively clear voice. Charles Bracken does not back away from the complexities of digital imaging, but instead explain with clarity and patience. The book clearly adds to other more practical books by another level of depth in understanding and explanations. I can warlmy recommend to any astro imager, except perhaps the absolute beginner in the field, for whom there are better suited books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish I'd read this two years ago *by R***M on 24 March 2014* I'd strongly recommend this book to anyone starting off down the dark and mysterious path of astro-imaging. The book is as the title suggests, and had I read it before buying my scope and mount, I would definitely have chosen differently. From the earliest days of digital photography, I have never understood the complex world of sensors, their sizes, pixels and photosites, but found that I needed a basic understanding of all this plus signal/noise ratios and the like to be able to take my astro-imaging further. This book has given me this understanding - though he mathematical stuff is way beyond me - the examples and scenarios given more than compensate for my lack of mathematical knowledge. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/75336109-the-deep-sky-imaging-primer-second-edition](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/75336109-the-deep-sky-imaging-primer-second-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*