{"product_id":"a-practical-guide-to-ccd-patrick-martinez-9780521590631","title":"A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy","description":"High-performance charged-couple device (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. Beginning with a no-nonsense introduction to CCD cameras, the authors explain what determines camera performance and demonstrate how to use a CCD camera and accurately calibrate the images obtained. The book also presents a clear review of the software available for visualizing, analyzing and processing digital images. Finally, the authors navigate a series of key areas in astronomy where astronomers can make the best use of 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Martinez,Alain Klotz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0521590639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780521590631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cambridge University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.27h x 6.26w x 0.70d","brand":"Patrick Martinez","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47422221648127,"sku":"9780521590631","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_71513b81-be6c-4350-a255-0fff15243bce.jpg?v=1761527555","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-practical-guide-to-ccd-patrick-martinez-9780521590631","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}