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A practical guide to CCD astronomy / Patrick Martinez and Alain Klotz ; translated by André Demers.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: French Series: Practical astronomy handbook series ; 8.Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1998Description: 1 online resource (xix, 243 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780511600197 (ebook)
Uniform titles:
  • Guide pratique de l'astronomie CCD. English
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version: : No titleDDC classification:
  • 522/.63 21
LOC classification:
  • QB127.4 .M37 1998
Online resources:
Partial contents:
CCD equipment for astronomy -- Characteristics and performances of a CCD camera -- Image production -- Image visualisation and analysis functions -- Image treatment functions -- Astronomical CCD applications.
Summary: 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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CCD equipment for astronomy -- Characteristics and performances of a CCD camera -- Image production -- Image visualisation and analysis functions -- Image treatment functions -- Astronomical CCD applications.

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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