Seeing in the Dark
by Nigel Ashcroft
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Actor: Timothy FerrisDirector: Nigel Ashcroft
Brand: PBS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-09-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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Movie Review: Outstanding overview to amateur astronomy advances today
Summary: 5 Stars
As a top-end production, this show is indeed top-notch. Its narrative approach is very informative, and its content spans information on both the vast array of objects in the area of astronomy and the tools that amateur astronomers can use. The special effects are dramatic - one of my favorites being the M42 "fly-by".
In the technical arena, it does simplify some of the hobby's difficulties and complexities. For potential amateur astronomers interested mainly in visual use, this approach is less of an impact than to those perhaps wanting to get into astrophotography. Setup and good visual results can easily be obtained in under an hour of setup time. Astrophotography, on the other hand, takes a little more time both to set up and to generate an outstanding image. Duration is measured in hours to get high quality shots.
Those interested in getting into astronomy should indeed go to a few "star parties", of which there are many at this time of year (fall). At one of these, you can check out the different types of scopes and see for yourself the strengths/weaknesses, and budgetary limitations for each.
In short, this is a high-quality review of various aspects of amateur astronomy, both instructive and entertaining.
Summary of Seeing in the Dark
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