A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy
Seiten
1997
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-59950-4 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-59950-4 (ISBN)
High-performance CCD cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. Packed with practical tips, it provides a clear introduction to CCD astronomy for novices and an indispensable reference for more experienced amateur astronomers.
High-performance CCD cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. We start with a no-nonsense introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its performance. We are then shown how to use a CCD camera and calibrate accurately the images we obtain. A clear review is then provided of the software available for visualising, analysing and processing digital images. Finally, we are guided through a series of key areas in astronomy where we can make the best use of our CCD cameras. This handy volume is packed with practical tips. It provides a clear introduction to CCD astronomy for novices and an indispensable reference for more experienced amateur astronomers.
High-performance CCD cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. We start with a no-nonsense introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its performance. We are then shown how to use a CCD camera and calibrate accurately the images we obtain. A clear review is then provided of the software available for visualising, analysing and processing digital images. Finally, we are guided through a series of key areas in astronomy where we can make the best use of our CCD cameras. This handy volume is packed with practical tips. It provides a clear introduction to CCD astronomy for novices and an indispensable reference for more experienced amateur astronomers.
Foreword; Preface; 1. CCD equipment for astronomy; 2. CCD camera characteristics and performance; 3. Image production; 4. Display and image analysis functions; 5. Image processing functions; 6. CCD applications in astronomy; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.11.1997 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Practical Astronomy Handbooks |
| Übersetzer | Andri Demers |
| Vorwort | Pierre Léna |
| Zusatzinfo | 23 Tables, unspecified; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 34 Line drawings, unspecified |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 153 x 228 mm |
| Gewicht | 450 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Weltraum / Astronomie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Astronomie / Astrophysik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-521-59950-4 / 0521599504 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-521-59950-4 / 9780521599504 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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