Handbook of CCD Astronomy
Published on 24. April 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-521-64834-9 (ISBN)
Description
Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs) are the state-of-the-art detector in many areas of observational science. Astronomy, physics, chemistry, medical imaging, and remote sensing are just a few of the fields of study in which they play a crucial role. This handbook provides a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects of using CCDs. Starting with the electronic workings of CCDs, this handbook discusses their basic characteristics and then gives methods and examples of how to determine these values. While the focus of the book is 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, and key practical equations 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.
Reviews / Votes
'[Howell's] broad experience in CCD astronomy is evident throughout the book. Overall the book is well written and nicely printed ... I highly recommend it for anyone interested in CCD astronomy.' Ken Herkenhoff, EOS 'As an introduction to CCD imaging in astronomy, this handbook will serve well both the serious amateur and the fresh professional. For a wide range of objects, in optical to high-energy astronomy, the author shows admirably where the techniques suffer, how they can be corrected and what can be achieved. we recommend this handbook to all interested in CCDs, photometry and spectroscopy.' Irish Astronomical Journal '... provides an ideal introduction to the practical use of CCDs for graduate students, as well as a handy reference for more experienced researchers.' Europe & Astronomy 'This handbook provides a concise and accessible reference on all practical aspects of using CCDs. Tables of useful and hard-to-find data, and key practical equations round the book off and ensure that it provides an ideal introduction to the practical use of CCDs for graduate students, as well as a handy reference for more experienced researchers.' Orion (Societe Astronomique de Suisse) '... much of the text will be invaluable to amateurs ... This is a slim paperback volume ... but has a high quantum efficiency of content and should be on the bookshelf of every amateur who claims to take the application of CCDs seriously.' Webb Society Quarterly Journal 'It is an excellent book and can be recommended to all who value a clearly written explanation of CCD technology, and one that can also be regarded as relevant to applications other than astronomy.' The Imaging Science JournalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
7 Tables, unspecified; 2 Plates, color; 7 Halftones, unspecified; 40 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-64834-9 (9780521648349)
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Steve B. Howell
Handbook of CCD Astronomy
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03/2006
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
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Content
1. Introduction; 2. CCD manufacturing and operation; 3. Characterization of charge-coupled devices; 4. CCD imaging; 5. Photometry and astronomy; 6. Spectroscopy with CCDs; 7. CCDs used in space and at short wavelengths; Appendix A: CCD reading list; Appendix B: CCD manufacturer and CCD website information; Appendix D: Some basics of image displays.