Patrick Martinez

A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

High-performance charged-couple device (CCD) cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. In their complete guide to choosing and using CCD cameras, the authors explain what determines camera performance and demonstrate how to use a CCD camera and accurately calibrate the images obtained. The book is packed with practical tips, review of software available, and more. Illustrations & photos.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. September 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 388g
• ISBN-13: 9780521599504
• ISBN-10: 0521599504
• Artikelnr.: 21989115

Inhaltsangabe

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.