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The Art and Science of CCD Astronomy

Author : David Ratledge

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 179 pages

File Size : 42,49 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Science

ISBN : 1447106334

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Book Description

Charge-coupled Devices (CCDs) have revolutionised astronomy. Even affordable CCD cameras can be ten times a sensitive as photographic film, and they deliver a digitised image that is easy to enhance using a personal computer. David Ratledge has brought together contributions from twelve leading amateurs from around the world, people who are routinely producing astronomical images of a quality that rivals those of professional observatories only of 10 years ago. These experts describe their techniques and solutions, and offer essential tips and advice for anyone who is choosing or using a CCD camera. Now glance through the Colour Gallery at the back of this book to see just what they have done!



Handbook of CCD Astronomy

Author : Steve B. Howell

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 4 pages

File Size : 38,76 MB

Release : 2006-03-02

Category : Science

ISBN : 113945076X

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Book Description

Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) are the state-of-the-art detector in many fields of observational science. Updated to include all of the latest developments in CCDs, this second edition of the Handbook of CCD Astronomy is a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects of using CCDs. Starting with their electronic workings, it discusses their basic characteristics and then gives methods and examples of how to determine these values. While the book focuses on the use of CCDs in professional observational astronomy, advanced amateur astronomers, and researchers in physics, chemistry, medical imaging, and remote sensing will also find it very valuable. Tables of useful and hard-to-find data, key practical equations, and new exercises round off the book and ensure that it provides an ideal introduction to the practical use of CCDs for graduate students, and a handy reference for more experienced users.



Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art

Author : David Ratledge

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 49,74 MB

Release : 2006-01-20

Category : Science

ISBN : 184628256X

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Book Description

Provides novice to accomplished amateur astronomers with a firm grounding in the basics and successful use of digital astrophotography. Provides examples of the best images, and gives readers hints and tips about how to get the best out of this extraordinary technology. Experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe have contributed to this book, illustrating their help and advice with many beautiful colour images – the book is in full color throughout. Techniques range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. Computer processing, stacking and image-enhancement are detailed, along with many hints and tips from the experts.





The Art of Astrophotography

Author : Ian Morison

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 283 pages

File Size : 37,88 MB

Release : 2017-02-02

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1316618412

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Book Description

This book provides a step-by-step guide of how anyone can capture and produce beautiful astronomical images, for beginners and professionals alike.



Scientific Charge-coupled Devices

Author : James R. Janesick

Publisher : SPIE Press

Page : 936 pages

File Size : 38,86 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9780819436986

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"The book provides invaluable information to scientists, engineers, and product managers involved with imaging CCDs, as well as those who need a comprehensive introduction to the subject."--Page 4 de la couverture



Astronomical Sketching: A Step-by-Step Introduction

Author : Richard Handy

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 203 pages

File Size : 22,3 MB

Release : 2007-10-08

Category : Science

ISBN : 0387686967

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Book Description

This book presents the amateur with fine examples of astronomical sketches and step-by-step tutorials in each medium, including pencil, pen and ink, chalks and pastels, painting and computer graphics programs. This unique book can teach almost anyone to create beautiful sketches of celestial objects by following simple, illustrated, step-by-step instructions. Readers can select a chapter related to their preferred class of object, and rapidly learn techniques in several media. Each chapter contains useful information regarding equipment, techniques for preserving and archiving sketches, and suggestions for accurate record keeping.



An Introduction to Astronomical Photometry Using CCDs

Author : W. Romanishin

Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 25,50 MB

Release : 2014-08-08

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781500772116

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An Introduction to Astronomical Photometry Using CCDsBy W. Romanishin



Observing Comets

Author : Nick James

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 47,20 MB

Release : 2013-11-11

Category : Science

ISBN : 1447100794

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Book Description

Since comet Shoemaker-Levy collided with the planet Jupiter with stupendous force in 1994 there has been an upsurge of amateur interest in comets. Most comets are first discovered by amateur astronomers because there are so many amateurs looking for them, and techniques and instruments have improved dramatically in the past few years. After a short but detailed introduction to the comets themselves Nick James and Gerald North describe comet hunting, photographing and imaging comets, and digital image processing. The use of computers for orbital calculations and even helping to discover new comets is given a full chapter, as are advanced techniques including comet photometry and spectroscopy. This comprehensive book has an accompanying CD-ROM and is at once a "primer" for comet hunters and a reference text for more advanced amateur astronomers.



Astrophotography for the Amateur

Author : Michael A. Covington

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 606 pages

File Size : 29,59 MB

Release : 1999-05-27

Category : Science

ISBN : 1107268648

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First published in 1999, this much expanded and updated edition of the best-selling handbook Astrophotography for the Amateur provides a complete guide to taking pictures of stars, galaxies, the Moon, the Sun, comets, meteors and eclipses, using equipment and materials readily available to the hobbyist. In this new edition, the book has been completely revised and now includes new chapters on computer image processing and CCD imaging; expanded advice on choosing cameras and telescopes; completely updated information about the films; a much larger bibliography; and hundreds of new photographs (in colour, and black and white) demonstrating the latest equipment and techniques. Astrophotography for the Amateur has become the standard handbook for all amateur astronomers. This expanded and updated edition provides an ideal introduction for beginners and a complete handbook for advanced amateurs. It will also appeal to photography enthusiasts who can discover how to take spectacular images with only modest equipment.