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EDITORIAL INFORMATION

High-perfomance 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. The book starts with a no-nonsense introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its perfomance. The authors then show how to use a CCD camera and accurately calibrate the images obtained. A clear review is provided of the software available for visualizing, analyzing, and processing digital images. Finally, the reader is guided through a series of key areas in astronomy where CCD cameras can be used most effectively. 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 astronomers.

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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

-Contents.

-Foreword.

-Preface.

-1. CCD Equipment for Astronomy.

-2. CCD Camera Characteristics and Perfomance.

-3. Image Production.

-4. Display and Image Analysis Functions.

-5. Image Processing Functions.

-6. CCD Applications in Astronomy.

-Conclusion.

-Bibliography.

-Index.

OUR REVIEW

This book offers a great variety of techniques in order to obtain the best from our CCD camera. The little, inexpensive volume, will help all amateur astronomers wishing to use this new technology for observing the Cosmos.

The text is clear, concise, and full of examples and useful tips that we'll be able to apply immediately. The secret: it is possible to use a CCD camera without being an electronic engineer!