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The Practical AIS: The Sum Is Greater Than the Parts

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Putting an Astronomical Imaging System (AIS) together is a deliberate act done with proper consideration of observing goals, a budget, and a good understanding of the equipment and its needs. Getting all the components to work together as one is the goal while minimizing any problems and maximizing the performance of the AIS.

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    Gerald R. Hubbell

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Hubbell, G.R. (2013). The Practical AIS: The Sum Is Greater Than the Parts. In: Scientific Astrophotography. Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5173-0_9

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