A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy

Patrick Martinez; Alain Klotz

ISBN 10: 0521590639 / ISBN 13: 9780521590631

Editore: Cambridge University Press, 1998

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Type: Book pp XIX, 243. 1st printing. An unread book. DJ has a small closed tear, is otherwise fine.

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• Titolo: A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521590639
• ISBN 13: 9780521590631
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Edizione: 1st Edition.
• Condizione: Fine
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: Near Fine
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
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Riassunto

A complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras - for amateur astonomers and enthusiasts.

Recensione

'With high-performance CCD cameras opening up an exciting new window on the Universe, this book for amateur astronomers provides a timely self-contained guide on how to choose and use them.' Spaceflight

'The book is well laid out, with much to hold the attention of amateurs who are involved in digital imagining techniques ... I would recommend it to the practical CCD user.' Kevin Sweeney, Astronomy and Space

'... covers everything from mundane but vital considerations such as precautions against frost, to the mathematics of image restoration and astrometry. As well as a guide to using these instruments, the concise format, clear diagrams and illustrations make it a handy and concise reference book.' Sue Bowler, Astronomy and Geophysics

'... the comprehensive text is commendable ... a book for all CCD enthusiasts at any level of experience.' Maurice Gavin, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association

'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