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Re: [APML] 1805 Redo with Mike's technique




>Yes it is an expensive way to get widefield shots
>but the only way for me with mag 4.5 skies. I really
>like your shot and it certainly covers much more sky.
>Rob Gendler


Rob,

Has it ever been answered why CCDs cope rather better with light pollution? 
(I have observed this myself)  Is it because the linear CCD reponse ensures 
a better separation between the signal and the noise?

--Philip


Philip Perkins - philip@astrocruise.com
Wiltshire UK & Luberon France
Astrocruise - http://www.astrocruise.com


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