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The CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) has revolutionized optical astronomy. CCD cameras can provide imaging that is ten times more sensitive than the fastest photographic film, producing a digitized image that is easily computer-enhanced using a standard PC. Intended to help CCD camera users get the best possible results from their equipment, this book includes contributions from a worldwide range of experts enhanced with many beautiful photographs, including some in full color. The book is essential reading for astronomers who are either using a CCD camera in their work, considering buying one, or simply want to know more about today's available technology.
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Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series Other Titles in this Series Telescopes and Techniques (2nd Edn.) Chris Kitchin The Art and Science of CCD Astronomy David Ratledge (Ed.) The Observer’s Year (Second Edition) Patrick Moore Seeing Stars Chris Kitchin and Robert W. Forrest Photo-guide to the Constellations Chris Kitchin The Sun in Eclipse Michael Maunder and Patrick Moore Software and Data for Practical Astronomers David Ratledge Amateur Telescope Making Stephen F. Tonkin (Ed.) Observing Meteors, Comets, Supernovae and other Transient Phenomena Neil Bone Astronomical Equipment for Amateurs Martin Mobberley Transit: When Planets Cross the Sun Michael Maunder and Patrick Moore Practical Astrophotography Jeffrey R. Charles Observing the Moon Peter T. Wlasuk Deep-Sky Observing Steven R. Coe AstroFAQs Stephen Tonkin The Deep-Sky Observer’s Year Grant Privett and Paul Parsons Field Guide to the Deep Sky Objects Mike Inglis Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Rod Mollise Astronomy with Small Telescopes Stephen F. Tonkin (Ed.) Solar Observing Techniques Chris Kitchin Observing the Planets Peter T. Wlasuk Light Pollution Bob Mizon Using the Meade ETX Mike Weasner Practical Amateur S