Real-time visual astronomy using image intensifiers and data modeling

Holger M. Jaenisch; William J. Collins; James W. Handley; Alex Hons; Miroslav D. Filipovic; Carl T. Case; Claude G. Songy

doi:10.1117/12.450854

5 February 2003 Real-time visual astronomy using image intensifiers and data modeling

Holger M. Jaenisch, William J. Collins, James W. Handley, Alex Hons, Miroslav D. Filipovic, Carl T. Case, Claude G. Songy

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Proceedings Volume 4796, Low-Light-Level and Real-Time Imaging Systems, Components, and Applications; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450854
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2002, Seattle, WA, United States

Abstract

This paper presents the use of an image intensifier as an astronomical eyepiece for real-time observation of deep sky objects. The optical frequency spectra of observational astronomical objects are reported and compared with the spectral response curve of a Generation 3 intensified optical system. Image intensifier performance on various classes of deep sky objects is also reported along with methods for performing real-time image enhancement.

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Holger M. Jaenisch, William J. Collins, James W. Handley, Alex Hons, Miroslav D. Filipovic, Carl T. Case, and Claude G. Songy "Real-time visual astronomy using image intensifiers and data modeling", Proc. SPIE 4796, Low-Light-Level and Real-Time Imaging Systems, Components, and Applications, (5 February 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450854

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