Handbook of CCD Astronomy Steve B. Howell Planetary Science Institute, Tucson and University of Wyoming Price: AUD$55.95
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Bindings: Paperback Date of Publication: 20/7/2000 Bibliographic Description: 2000 228 x 152 mm 176pp 40 line diagrams 7 half-tones 2 colour plates 7 tables
Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) are the state-of-the-art detector in many areas of observational science. This handbook provides a clear and accessible introduction to the practical use of CCDs for graduate students, as well as a concise reference for more experienced users. While the focus of the book is on the use of CCDs in professional astronomy, advanced amateur astronomers, and researchers in physics, chemistry, medical imaging, and remote sensing will also find it very valuable. Tables of useful and hard-to-find data, and key practical equations round the book off.
Contents 1. Introduction; 2. CCD manufacturing and operation; 3. Characterization of charge-coupled devices; 4. CCD imaging; 5. Photometry and astronomy; 6. Spectroscopy with CCDs; 7. CCDs used in space and at short wavelengths; Appendix A: CCD reading list; Appendix B: CCD manufacturer and CCD website information; Appendix D: Some basics of image displays.
Key Features
CCDs are the state-of-the-art detector used in many areas of observational science.
a clear, concise and accessible introduction to and reference on all practical aspects of using CCDs.
CCDs are used by all advanced amateur astronomers so this handbook is also of key interest to advanced amateurs.
`[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
