Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1852337346 ISBN 13 : 9781852337346

Editeur : Springer, 2005

Synopsis

CCDs (charge-coupled devices) have revolutionized optical astronomy during the past 20 years, first for professionals and now for amateurs. Specialized astronomical CCD cameras provide more than ten times the sensitivity of the fastest photographic film, and delivers digital images that are readily computer enhanced to improve resolution and cut through ‘light pollution’. Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art contains techniques, advice, hints, tips and spectacular color images from world experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe. Their insights are illustrated with many beautiful color images – in fact, the book features full colour throughout. Techniques range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling, computer processing, stacking, and image-enhancement. Simply stated, this is required reading for all serious amateur astronomers who spend time photographing the night sky and want to do so with the latest accessible equipment.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"This colourful book is yet another addition to the forty-strong library of Patrick Moore s Practical Astronomy Series produced by Springer. ... it is a very interesting book and the colour illustrations are excellent and beautifully reproduced. Undoubtedly it will inspire many beginners to find out much more information about astronomical imaging." --Martin Mobberley, Astronomy Now, February, 2006

"This compendium by S&T contributing editor David Ratledge offers a mother lode of practical information for imaging neophytes, but expert sky shooters can pick up a lot of useful tips as well. Its 11 chapters are lavishly illustrated, often in color, and they cover a wide range of techniques ... . Ratledge s ambitious goal of covering the state of art is laudable ... ." --Edwin Aguirre, Sky & Telescope, March, 2008

Présentation de l'éditeur

The CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) has revolutionised optical astronomy during the past 20 years, and specialised astronomical CCD cameras are now even more affordable, colour is standard, and they provide spectacular results. Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art, provides some 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 colour 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1852337346
• ISBN 13: 9781852337346
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 188
• Éditeur: Ratledge David
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