Electronic Imaging in Astronomy: Detectors and Instrumentation (Astronomy and Planetary Sciences)

Electronic Imaging in Astronomy: Detectors and Instrumentation, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to the remarkable developments in astronomical detectors and instrumentation.

Written by one of the world's foremost experts, this book covers everything from the invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD) to the current era of very large telescopes with laser guide-star adaptive optics.

The book is designed to appeal to a broad readership, including amateur astronomers with small telescopes and CCD cameras.

It can be used at the college level for an introductory course on modern astronomical detectors and instruments, or as a supplement for a practical or laboratory class.

With technical diagrams, equations, and reviews from experts in the field, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in astronomy and instrumentation.