A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy |
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| Author:
| Martinez, Patrick
Klotz, Alain |
| Translator:
| Demers, Andri |
| Foreword by:
| Léna, Pierre |
| Series title: | Practical Astronomy Handbooks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-59950-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1997 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $67.99 |
Book Description:
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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 are shown how a CCD camera works, what determines its performance, what software is available for visualising, analysing and processing the images we obtain, and what areas of astronomy to use it to best effect.This handy volume is packed with practical tips. It provides a clear introduction...
More DescriptionHigh-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 are shown how a CCD camera works, what determines its performance, what software is available for visualising, analysing and processing the images we obtain, and what areas of astronomy to use it to best effect.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.