Convolution method for CCD images processing for auto-guiding astrophotography system

Author

Suszynski, R.

Author_Institution

Fac. of Electron. & Inf. Sci., Koszalin Univ. of Technol., Koszalin

fYear

2008

fDate

25-27 Nov. 2008

Firstpage

79

Lastpage

82

Abstract

The new concept of reprogrammable digital circuit implementation for auto-guiding system is shown in this paper. It is dedicated to astrophotography and operates with popular CCD webcam and ST4 compatible equatorial mounts. This idea was verified by MATLAB model, which was used to test all procedures and data conversions. Next the circuit prototype was implemented at Altera MAX II CPLD device and tested. The project was design also for amateur-astronomy so costs, user-friendly configuration and maintenance are very important factors which were taken into consideration.

Keywords

astronomy computing; convolution; digital circuits; image processing; CCD images processing; MATLAB model; auto-guiding astrophotography system; convolution method; reprogrammable digital circuit; Charge coupled devices; Circuit testing; Convolution; Costs; Data conversion; Digital circuits; Image processing; MATLAB; Mathematical model; Prototypes;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computer Engineering & Systems, 2008. ICCES 2008. International Conference on

Conference_Location

Cairo

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-2115-2

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-2116-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICCES.2008.4772970

Filename

4772970