Handbook of CCD Astronomy
Handbook of CCD Astronomy

Author: Steve B. Howell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-03-02

Total Pages: 4

ISBN-13: 113945076X

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Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) are the state-of-the-art detector in many fields of observational science. Updated to include all of the latest developments in CCDs, this second edition of the Handbook of CCD Astronomy is a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects of using CCDs. Starting with their electronic workings, it discusses their basic characteristics and then gives methods and examples of how to determine these values. While the book focuses on the use of CCDs in professional observational 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, key practical equations, and new exercises round off the book and ensure that it provides an ideal introduction to the practical use of CCDs for graduate students, and a handy reference for more experienced users.

Handbook of CCD Astronomy
Handbook of CCD Astronomy

Author: Steve B. Howell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000-04-24

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780521648349

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A concise and accessible reference on the practical use of CCDs.

A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy
A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy

Author: Patrick Martinez

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0521590639

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High-performance CCD cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. We start with a no-nonsense introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its performance. We are then shown how to use a CCD camera and calibrate accurately the images we obtain. A clear review is then provided of the software available for visualising, analysing and processing digital images. Finally, we are guided through a series of key areas in astronomy where we can make the best use of our CCD cameras. This handy volume is packed with practical tips. It provides a clear introduction to CCD astronomy for novices and an indispensable reference for more experienced amateur astronomers.

Handbook of X-ray Astronomy
Handbook of X-ray Astronomy

Author: Keith Arnaud

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-09-29

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1139502565

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Modern x-ray data, available through online archives, are important for many astronomical topics. However, using these data requires specialized techniques and software. Written for graduate students, professional astronomers and researchers who want to start working in this field, this book is a practical guide to x-ray astronomy. The handbook begins with x-ray optics, basic detector physics and CCDs, before focussing on data analysis. It introduces the reduction and calibration of x-ray data, scientific analysis, archives, statistical issues and the particular problems of highly extended sources. The book describes the main hardware used in x-ray astronomy, emphasizing the implications for data analysis. The concepts behind common x-ray astronomy data analysis software are explained. The appendices present reference material often required during data analysis.

Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy
Introduction to Astronomical Spectroscopy

Author: Immo Appenzeller

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1107015790

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Thoroughly illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers graduate students and active researchers a practical guide to astronomical spectroscopy.

Observational Astronomy
Observational Astronomy

Author: D. Scott Birney

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-06-29

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 0521853702

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New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy.

Handbook of Practical Astronomy
Handbook of Practical Astronomy

Author: Günter D. Roth

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-06-18

Total Pages: 727

ISBN-13: 3540763791

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The Compendium of Practical Astronomy is unique. The practical astronomer, whether student, novice or accomplished amateur, will find this handbook the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. It is based on Roth’s celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago.