A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy

ISBN-13: 9780521590631 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 264 str.

Patrick Martinez; Alain Klotz

Opis

High-performance CCD cameras have opened up a new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. It begins with an introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its performance. It then shows how to use a CCD camera and calibrate accurately the images obtained. A clear review is then provided of the software available for visualising, analyzing and processing digital images. Finally, it guides the reader through a series of key areas in astronomy where the best use of CCD cameras can be made. The guide includes practical tips and provides a clear introduction to CCD astronomy for novices and is also suitable as a reference for more experienced astronomers

Recenzje

'In conclusion, this book hits the spot and has a large amount of useful, practical information for amateurs who have a basic understanding of CCDs.' Webb Society Deep Sky Observe

Spis treści

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.