Floyd's "What to image this week" thread has prompted me to mention a book I have been using called "Deep Space Image Catalog" by Roger Blake. I think about $40.
Has 900 photos of things to take pictures of, all taken at the same scale(s) (either 1 or 1/2 degree FOV). This scale thing allows you to make an acetate circle showing your camera FOV and then hold it over the various pictures as you thumb through the book, and pick out something to image.
It is organized by Right Ascension, so you can turn to this month, and peruse away.
I find it one other tool....not the only one to use, not even necessarily the best. But quite nice.
Alex
Has 900 photos of things to take pictures of, all taken at the same scale(s) (either 1 or 1/2 degree FOV). This scale thing allows you to make an acetate circle showing your camera FOV and then hold it over the various pictures as you thumb through the book, and pick out something to image.
It is organized by Right Ascension, so you can turn to this month, and peruse away.
I find it one other tool....not the only one to use, not even necessarily the best. But quite nice.
Alex
