TY  - BOOK
AU  - Martinez,Patrick
AU  - Klotz,Alain
TI  - A practical guide to CCD astronomy
T2  - Practical Astronomy handbooks
SN  - 9780511600197 (ebook)
AV  - QB127.4 .M37 1998
U1  - 522/.63 21
PY  - 1998///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Charge coupled devices
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - CCD cameras
KW  - Imaging systems in astronomy
N1  - Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015); CCD equipment for astronomy -- Characteristics and performances of a CCD camera -- Image production -- Image visualisation and analysis functions -- Image treatment functions -- Astronomical CCD applications
N2  - 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
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511600197
ER  -