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The Art and Science of CCD Astronomy

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  • © 1997

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Editors:
  1. David Ratledge

    1. Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, UK

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  • A Comprehensive introduction the different types of CCD cameras * How to use a CCD camera *
  • Many photographs (including colour) showing CCD images, computer-enhancements, and comparisons * Contributions from well-known experts in Europe, the USA and Canada * Practical advice and tips from the experts

Part of the book series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series (PATRICKMOORE)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. An Introduction to CCDs

    • David Ratledge
    Pages 1-17

  3. Lunar Imaging with the Cookbook CCD Camera

    • Dave Petherick
    Pages 19-31

  4. Solar CCD Imaging

    • Brian Colville
    Pages 33-48

  5. High-Resolution Planetary Imaging

    • Gregory A. Terrance
    Pages 49-59

  6. The Comet Watch Program

    • Tim Puckett
    Pages 61-71

  7. Imaging Comets

    • David Strange
    Pages 73-80

  8. Nebulae and Galaxies in High Resolution

    • Luc Vanhoeck
    Pages 81-92

  9. Wide-Field Imaging

    • John Sanford
    Pages 93-100

  10. CCD Imaging from the City

    • Adrian Catterall
    Pages 101-110

  11. Overcoming Light Pollution

    • David Ratledge
    Pages 111-121

  12. Tri-Colour CCD Imaging

    • Nik Szymanek, Ian King
    Pages 123-133

  13. Beyond Pretty Pictures

    • George Sallit
    Pages 135-144

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 145-178
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Charge-coupled Devices (CCDs) have revolutionised astronomy. Even affordable CCD cameras can be ten times a sensitive as photographic film, and they deliver a digitised image that is easy to enhance using a personal computer. David Ratledge has brought together contributions from twelve leading amateurs from around the world, people who are routinely producing astronomical images of a quality that rivals those of professional observatories only of 10 years ago. These experts describe their techniques and solutions, and offer essential tips and advice for anyone who is choosing or using a CCD camera. Now glance through the Colour Gallery at the back of this book to see just what they have done!

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  • Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, UK

    David Ratledge

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