Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852337346
• ISBN13: 9781852337346
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.1"