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Scientific Astrophotography [electronic resource] : How Amateurs Can Generate and Use Professional Imaging Data / by Gerald R. Hubbell.
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- ISBN: 9781461451730
- Physical Description: XXX, 333 p. 97 illus., 46 illus. in color. online resource.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Springer New York : 2013.
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| Subject: | Physics. Computer vision. Astronomy. Photography, artistic. Physics. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques. Popular Science in Astronomy. Image Processing and Computer Vision. Photography. |
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Foreword | ||
| Acknowledgements | ||
| About the Author | ||
| Table of Contents | ||
| List of Figures | ||
| List of Tables | ||
| Preface | ||
| Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Astrophotography | ||
| PART I: Astronomical Imaging System (AIS) | ||
| Chapter 2: The "Perfect AIS" | ||
| Chapter 3: The Astrograph - The Imaging Telescope | ||
| Chapter 4: CCD Chip Performance, CCD Camera Basics, and Image Scaling Factors | ||
| Chapter 5: Telescope Mount Factors | ||
| Chapter 6: Imaging Filters and Auxiliary Optical/Mechanical/Electrical Components | ||
| Chapter 7: Astrograph and CCD Combinations | ||
| Chapter 8: Environmental and External Factors | ||
| PART II: Astronomical Imaging System (AIS) Integration and Operation | ||
| Chapter 9: The Practical AIS - The Sum is Greater than the Parts | ||
| Chapter 10: Planning and Executing the AIS Data Acquisition Process | ||
| Chapter 11: Image Acquisition and Calibration | ||
| Chapter 12: Field Practical Exercises (FPE) - Putting It All Together | ||
| PART III: Scientific Image Data Analysis and Advanced Amateur Scientific Projects | ||
| Chapter 13: Scientific Image Data Uses and Innovations in AIS Components and Systems | ||
| Chapter 14: An Introduction to Scientific Image Data Analysis | ||
| Chapter 15: Your Scientific Imaging Program and How to Submit Your Data to Scientific Organizations | ||
| Chapter 16: Amateur Astronomer Access to Professional-Level Observatories | ||
| Appendices | ||
| Index.. |
