In the last few years webcam astrophotography has exploded onto the astronomy scene. It has rapidly evolved from short exposure six-bit black-and-white imagery into long-exposure full-colour 16-bit per channel imagery of such quality that it rivals conventional means of astrophotography. Indeed, webcams have become the method of choice for planetary imaging. The message of this book is that you too can participate in this revolution without spending very much money. You do not need to invest dollar 10,000 in a CCD camera, telescope and software. A basic webcam costs about the same as a reasonable eyepiece. Software to control the camera and process the images that will get you going is free. If you have the telescope (practically any telescope that will track) and a computer you are ready. Since you see your results instantly the learning curve is much shorter. A great addition to the library of any aspiring astro imager.