The Visible Universe by Charles Bracken and Max Whitby is a photographic field guide to 110 of the finest galaxies, star clusters and nebulae in both the northern and southern skies. Each target is presented with a high-resolution colour image, full technical capture details, practical advice on acquisition and processing, and a year-round visibility chart. The first hardback print run is now sold out, however a high-resolution PDF edition is available for immediate download below.
The Visible Universe — Hardback
First print run sold out
252 pages, hardbound, 250 × 250 mm, with dustjacket. ISBN 978-1916875432. Published 2022 by NatureGuides.
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The Visible Universe — Downloadable PDF
A digital edition of the complete book, delivered by email within minutes of ordering. Approximately 50 MB, 256 pages.
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What readers are saying
“Successful presentationally in bridging the chasm which normally separates a practical guide from a book of art.”
— Mike Gill, United Kingdom
“The images are stunning… allowing me to tap into feelings of awe and wonder that I thought were long dormant. A gold mine of practical information. This level of specific, useful detail to back up each image is unique in my experience.”
— Verified Amazon reviewer, United States
“This book is evidence that the same kind of quantum leap in imaging quality has occurred in telescopes and astrophotography” as has occurred in modern digital cameras.
— Theodore Gray, United States
“Wholly recommend this book — especially if you are interested in astrophotography. Even if you aren’t interested in the astrophotography process itself the photos are beautiful.”
— Verified Amazon reviewer, Canada
“A wonderful coffee table book… Beautiful photos and I appreciate the time and effort it took to capture and bring the images of our cosmos to the masses!”
— Verified Amazon reviewer, United States
“The work that has gone into it is really impressive, and it will certainly become a much-used reference book for me. I want to use it as a source of inspiration for my own projects.”
— Verified Amazon reviewer, United States
“Shooting one single object well is already not easy — what I love about this book is the plan and the patience the writers carried out.”
— Verified Amazon reviewer, United States
“The book is fantastic. Using it to plan upcoming Spring/Summer imaging.”
— Verified Amazon reviewer, United States
“A must if you are planning astrophotography sessions.”
— François Marquis, Canada
“Excellent astrophotos by amateur imagers, using the techniques available today. Beyond the technical details, it’s a pleasure just to leaf through the book and look at the photos.”
— Verified Amazon reviewer, Germany (translated)