Electronic imaging in astronomy : detectors and instrumentation / Ian S. McLean.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The development of electronic imaging in astronomy -- Beating the atmosphere -- Telescopes -- The discovery power of modern astronomical instruments -- Instrumentation and detectors -- Designing and building astronomical instruments -- Practical operation of CCDs -- Characterization and calibration of array instruments -- Image processing and analysis -- Electronic imaging at infrared wavelengths -- Electronic imaging at ultraviolet, x-ray, and gamma-ray wavelengths -- Electronic imaging at sub-millimeter and radio wavelengths -- Future developments.

"This book describes the remarkable developments that have taken place in astronomical detectors and instrumentation in recent years, from the invention of the charge-coupled divide (CCD) in 1970 to the current era of very large telescopes. It includes all the key methods used to obtain astronomical images across the entire spectrum, and uses the story of the charge-coupled device to link many of them together. The book's unique approach blends scientific motivation, a focus on specific instrumentation, and a thorough description of electronic imaging technology across a range of wavelengths."--Jacket.