Not being re-printed. Ron Wodaski has announced The New CCD Astronomy will not be reprinted due to other committments - we have ordered 1 last batch of what has come to be regarded as the best guide to the nuts and bolts of CCD imaging. The New CCD Astronomy is a great source of information about CCD astrophotography. It contains everything you need to know to become proficient at CCD imaging. Hundreds of detailed illustrations show you how to select equipment, take pictures, and process your images with a variety of software. This book cover everything you need to know: How a CCD camera works; How to achieve critical focus; How to choose the right equipment (mount, telescope, and CCD camera); How to autoguide, and more. You'll also learn the secrets of colour imaging, the art of noise reduction, many image processing techniques, and specialized techniques for planets, nebulae, galaxies, etc. Purchase includes a one-year subscription to the New CCD Astronomy web site, including: - a complete online version of the book - additional fully-illustrated tutorials - discussion groups moderated by the author - searchable database of CCD imaging targets - free software tools to improve your CCD imaging results.
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