A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy: (Practical Astronomy Handbooks)
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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. 23 Tables, unspecified; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 34 Line drawings, unspecified
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- Contributor: Patrick Martinez
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9780521590631
- Number of Pages: 264
- Packaged Dimensions: 160x236x22mm
- Packaged Weight: 560
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 1997-11-28
- Series: Practical Astronomy Handbooks
- Binding: Hardback
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