Electronic Imaging in Astronomy (2nd Ed., Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008) Detectors and Instrumentation Astronomy and Planetary Sciences Series
Auteur : McLean Ian S.
The second edition of Electronic Imaging in Astronomy: Detectors and Instrumentation describes the remarkable developments that have taken place in astronomical detectors and instrumentation in recent years ? from the invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD) in 1970 to the current era of very large telescopes, such as the Keck 10-meter telescopes in Hawaii with their laser guide-star adaptive optics which rival the image quality of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Authored by one of the world?s foremost experts on the design and development of electronic imaging systems for astronomy, this book has been written on several levels to appeal to a broad readership. Mathematical expositions are designed to encourage a wider audience, especially among the growing community of amateur astronomers with small telescopes with CCD cameras. The book can be used at the college level for an introductory course on modern astronomical detectors and instruments, and as a supplement for a practical or laboratory class.
Date de parution : 11-2010
Ouvrage de 552 p.
17x24.2 cm
Date de parution : 06-2008
Ouvrage de 552 p.
17.3x24 cm