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• photography, technology of — Introduction       equipment, techniques, and processes used in the production of photographs.  The most widely used photographic process is the black and white negative–positive system (Figure 1 >). In the camera the lens projects an image of… …   Universalium

• astronomical map — Introduction       any cartographic representation of the stars, galaxies, or surfaces of the planets and the Moon. Modern maps of this kind are based on a coordinate system analagous to geographic latitude and longitude. In most cases, modern… …   Universalium

• Photography — is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light sensitive material such as photographic… …   Wikipedia

• Astronomical Society of the Pacific — Abbreviation ASP Formation 1889 Legal status Non profit organization Purpose/focus scientific research and public education in astronomy Location …   Wikipedia

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• International Astronomical Youth Camp — The International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) is an annual summer camp for young people with an interest in astronomy. Established in 1969, the IAYC has taken place in over 30 different places in Europe, North Africa and the Near East. The… …   Wikipedia

• Astrophotography — An image of Orion s Belt composited from digitized black and white photographic plates recorded through red and blue astronomical filters, with a computer synthesized green channel. The plates were taken using the Samuel Oschin Telescope between… …   Wikipedia

• astronomy — /euh stron euh mee/, n. the science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth s atmosphere. [1175 1225; ME astronomie ( < AF) < L astronomia < Gk. See ASTRO , NOMY] * * * I Science dealing with the origin, evolution, composition,… …   Universalium

• Warren de la Rue — (18 January 1815 – 19 April 1889) was a British astronomer and chemist, most famous for his pioneering work in astronomical photography.BiographyHe was the Son of Thomas De la Rue, the founder of the large firm of stationers of that name in… …   Wikipedia

• Isaac Roberts — (January 27 1829 July 17 1904) was a Welsh astronomer who was a pioneer in photography of nebulae. He was a member of the Liverpool Astronomical Society in England and was a fellow of the Royal Geological Society. Roberts was also awarded the… …   Wikipedia

• Timeline of telescopes, observatories, and observing technology — Timeline of telescopes, observatories, and observing technology.Before Common Era (B.C.)2100*Xiangfen Astronomical Observatory, Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, China 1100* 11th 7th century B.C., Zhou dynasty astronomical… …   Wikipedia