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Electronic cameras equipped with a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) for imaging made a revolution for the professional astronomers almost two decades ago. About half a decade ago the revolution reached the amateur astronomers.
Today, we are overwhelmed with amateur images that only could be taken with the largest telescopes in the world half a century ago.
NOVA is currently equipped with two CCD cameras, an ST-4 and an ST-7 from Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG). Using these cameras, the CCD group carries out various observational projects like imaging deep-sky objects, following the development of comets, measuring variable star light curves and astrometry. The group is also working on a long-term project trying to automate supernova searching.
Other information:
- A sample collection of CCD images.
- How to become a member of the CCD group.
An example of a CCD image:
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Updated Dec. 15th 98 by
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