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This chapter presents a conceptual framework for understanding the basic physics and dynamics of astronomical imaging. The core concept is that an image captures information about astronomical objects (stars, galaxies, and such) and the quantity and quality of that information places strict limits on the image.
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Moore, S. (2013). The Theory of Astronomical Imaging. In: Gendler, R. (eds) Lessons from the Masters. The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series, vol 179. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7834-8_1
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