Handbook of CCD astronomy / Steve B. Howell.

Author
Howell, Steve B. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
2nd ed.
Published/​Created
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Description
xiv, 208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

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      Summary note
      This handbook provides an accessible reference on all practical aspects of using charge-coupled devices (CCDs). Starting with their electronic workings, it discusses their basic characteristics and then gives methods and examples of how to determine these values.
      Notes
      Previous ed.: 2000.
      Bibliographic references
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
      Contents
      • CCD manufacturing and operation
      • Characterization of charge-coupled devices
      • CCD imaging
      • Photometry and astrometry
      • Spectroscopy with CCDs
      • CCDs used in space and at short wavelengths
      • CCD reading list
      • CCD manufacturers : websites & information
      • Some basics of image displays and color images.
      ISBN
      • 0521852153
      • 9780521852159
      • 0521617626 ((pbk.))
      • 9780521617628 ((pbk.))
      LCCN
      2006280267
      OCLC
      62532883
      International Article Number
      • 9780521852159
      • 9780521617628
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