<DIV><DIV>To gaze at the stars is one thing; to capture that gaze in photographs is something else, a tantalizing scientific art that many attempt and few master.&nbsp; That rare mastery is on full display in this beautiful volume of space photography from thirty of the most accomplished astrophotographers in the world, both professional and amateur.&nbsp; Galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and other deep-sky treasures fill the pages.&nbsp; Along with the marvels of the night sky--the Andromeda and Whirlpool galaxies, the Pleiades and the Praesepe, the Orion and Crab nebulae, and many more--each section features a profile of the photographer&rsquo;s work, techniques, philosophy, and experiences.&nbsp; Compiled by the world's leading amateur astrophotographer, with an introduction to the history of space photography, this spectacular volume is an essential for every stargazer&rsquo;s bookshelf.</DIV>