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| The New CCD Astronomy - 488 pages, 8.5x11" $49.95 | ISBN: 0-9711237-0-5 | ||||||
Version: DA
Ron Wodaski's New Book Available
Ron's new book, The NewAstro Zone System for Astro Imaging, is back from the printer and ready to ship. The cover
is shown at right. To learn more details about the book, which includes a DVD with some incredible content, please visit the book web site.
Info on Ron's first book, The New CCD Astronomy
Internet Remote Imaging
A 20" Ritchey-Chretien on a Paramount ME is now online and available for imaging. The setup includes an SBIG STL-11000 camera, filter wheel, all on a Paramount ME mount for the utmost in precision. You can sign up for a single hour, or in blocks of time at a discount. Click the link to learn how you can participate.
CCD Calculator
You can now download the CCD Calulator for free.
Equipment selection essay
Learn how to choose the right equipment for CCD imaging.
New Astronomy Press Software:
- Gradient Removal Plug-in - Works with MaxIm DL and CCDSoft. Removes both linear and radial gradients. Perfect tool for removing light pollution gradients.
- Automapper II - For users of TheSky and CCDSoft. Also requires Orchestrate and TPoint. Automates mapping runs with hundreds of points (more than you can do with the default tools in TheSky). Includes extra tools for Paramount owners.
- The DeBloomer - Works with MaxIm DL and CCDSoft. Removes blooms and includes tools for refining the way blooms are corrected. For more information, please visit the download page.
- View all software product information
Gallery of Recent Images
Please visit the gallery of images taken with the Blackbird Observatory 20" Ritchey-Chretien telescope. You'll find images taken with several other telescopes as well, including the Takahashi FSQ-106, Sky90, and FCT-150
Did you buy your book from a retailer?
If you bought the book from a bookstore or an astronomy retailer, you need to send proof of purchase to New Astronomy Press so we can send you a free one-year subscription to the online content. There are three ways you can do this:
- Scan your receipt, and email a JPG to support@newastro.com
- Fax a copy of your receipt to 360-886-2334
- Mail a photocopy of your receipt to New Astronomy Press, PO Box 137, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Include your name,
mailing address, email address, and phone number with the
receipt!
Your username, password, and instructions for use will be sent to the email address you specify.We do
not disclose or sell your contact information to anyone for any reason.
CCD Glossary
If you are new to CCD imaging, check out the CCD Glossary I have created to help you understand the lingo. Each term has a brief description of what it means, cross references where appropriate, and in many cases a link to a more detail discussion or example of the topic.
Copyright © 2000,2001 by Ron Wodaski. All rights reserved. Material may not be used without permission. If you provide a link to these pages, please send me an email message at support@newastro.com about the link, and I will add a reciprocal link to my site.