Handbook of CCD Astronomy (Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers)
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'[Howell's] broad experience in CCD astronomy is evident throughout the book. Overall the book is well written and nicely printed ... I highly recommend it for anyone interested in CCD astronomy.' Ken Herkenhoff, EOS
'As an introduction to CCD imaging in astronomy, this handbook will serve well both the serious amateur and the fresh professional. For a wide range of objects, in optical to high-energy astronomy, the author shows admirably where the techniques suffer, how they can be corrected and what can be achieved. we recommend this handbook to all interested in CCDs, photometry and spectroscopy.' Irish Astronomical Journal
'... provides an ideal introduction to the practical use of CCDs for graduate students, as well as a handy reference for more experienced researchers.' Europe & Astronomy
Book Description
This handbook constitutes a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects of using Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs). Starting with the electronic workings of these modern marvels, Steven Howell discusses their basic characteristics and then gives methods and examples for determining their values. While the focus is on using CCDs in professional observational astronomy, advanced amateur astronomers, and researchers in physics, chemistry, medical imaging, and remote sensing will also benefit from the material. Tables of useful and hard-to-find data, and key practical equations round off the book's treatment. For exercises and more information, log on to www.psi.edu/~howell/ccd.html.
Handbook of CCD Astronomy (Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers)
Handbook of CCD Astronomy (Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers),Steve B. Howell,Richard Ellis,John Huchra,Steven Kahn,George Rieke,Peter B. Stetson,Cambridge University Press,0521648343,Astronomy,Astronomy - General,Charge coupled devices,Science,Science/Mathematics,Technique,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Astronomy--Technique,Science / Astronomy
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