A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy

di Patrick Martinez (Autore)

Alain Klotz (Autore)

Andri Demers (Traduttore)

Cambridge University Press, 1997

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.

• Autore: Patrick Martinez, Alain Klotz
• Traduttore: Andri Demers
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Collana: Practical Astronomy Handbooks
• Anno: 1997
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 264 p.
• Dimensioni: 236 x 160 mm
• Peso: 560 gr.
• EAN: 9780521590631

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