CCD Imagina of Galaxies and Nebulae (Abstract)

Volume 21 number 1 (1992)

Richard W. Pogge

Ohio State University, Department of Astronomu, Columbus, OH

Abstract

(Abstract only) Galaxies and gaseous nebulae are extended, low surface-brightness objects which make challenging and rewarding CCD imaging targets for professional and amateur astronomers alike. The basic techniques for obtaining high-quality images of extended objects with CCDs are reviewed. Particular attention is paid to proper instrumentation, the use fo filters, and ideas for imaging very extended objects.