Handbook of CCD Astronomy (Cambridge Observing Handbooks for Research Astronomers, Series Number 2) - Softcover

Howell, Steve B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521648343 ISBN 13: 9780521648349

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

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.

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Book Description

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. Starting with the electronic workings of these marvels of modern science, this handbook discusses the basic characteristics of CCDs and gives methods and examples of how to determine these value. 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.

Review

"I highly recommend [this book] for anyone interested in CCD astronomy.' /s EOS

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521648343
• ISBN 13: 9780521648349
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176