A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CCD ASTRONOMY by Patrick Martinez, Alain Klotz, Andri Demers (Trans) ( 9780521599504 )

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Title:

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CCD ASTRONOMY

By:

Patrick Martinez, Alain Klotz, Andri Demers (Trans)

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0521599504

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9780521599504

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Publisher:

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

28 November, 1997

Series:

Practical Astronomy Handbooks 8

Pages:

264

Translated from:

French

Description:

A complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras - for amateur astonomers and enthusiasts.

Synopsis:

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.

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45 b/w illus. 23 tables

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Cambridge University Press

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