The antiblooming feature of this CCD sensor makes it possible to simultaneously photograph the dim nebulosity of the Horsehead Nebula and the very bright star Alnitak in the belt of Orion
Chapter 2
Cameras for Astrophotography
Consumer digital cameras, specialized charged-coupled device (CCD) cameras, and video cameras all have their place in astrophotography. It is important to understand their basic functionality to get the best performance from each type of camera.
Despite their strong morphological differences, all digital cameras used in astrophotography share a common characteristic: the sensor, which is a small electronic chip designed ...
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