Postgraduate SWI-AST80002-2018
Astrophotography & CCD Imaging
Put a lens on the cosmos and optimise your view of astronomical objects using telescopes, conventional and CCD cameras. Survey observation trends. Source astronomical information. Use computer techniques to process images and record celestial events
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Study method
100% online
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Assessments
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Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles and techniques involved in the imaging of astronomical objects with telescopes, conventional cameras and CCD cameras
- Understand the use of computer techniques for image processing
- Have an awareness of the range of optical astronomical targets available to amateur astronomers
- Have a good knowledge of current trends in observing techniques in both amateur and professional astronomy
- Discuss basic principles and concepts of astrophotography and CCD imaging in a non-technical way understandable to the wider public
- Research an astronomy topic in depth, using dependable sources of astronomical information on the internet and/or observational means.
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- Introduction to astronomical coordinate systems
- Principles of telescopic imaging
- Principles of photographic imaging
- Film properties and processing
- Digital Astrophotography
- Principles of CCD imaging
- Principles of CCD data reduction
- Photometry and colours
- Properties of astronomical targets
- Future trends in astronomical observing
Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- SWI-HET609
You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject will discuss the principles behind the imaging of astronomical objects with telescopes, conventional cameras and CCD cameras, plus the use of computer techniques for image processing. It will focus particularly on techniques and equipment within reach of the serious amateur astronomer.
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- Essay (30%)
- Project (20%)
- Online tests (30%)