Ratledge Digital Astrophotography: The State of the Art

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-1-84628-256-0
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 177 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Physics and Astronomy

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.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ratledge, David

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Afocal Photography with Digital Cameras.- An Introduction to Webcam Imaging.- Long-Exposure Webcams and Image Stacking Techniques.- Deep-Sky Imaging with a Digital SLR.- IRIS: Astronomical Image-Processing Software.- High-Resolution Imaging of the Planets.- High-Resolution CCD Imaging.- Out-Smarting Light Pollution.- The Hybrid Image: A New Astro-Imaging Philosophy.- Amateur Spectroscopy in the 21st Century.- Successful Patrolling for Supernovae.