Taking pictures in astronomy: How do CCD and CMOS cameras work?

Published: 07 November 2023
on channel: Las Cumbres Observatory
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In astronomy there are lots of ways to capture light. When recording visible light the main types of sensor are CCD and CMOS. In this video we’ll find out how they work and what their pros and cons are.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 How a CCD works
2:00 How a CMOS device works
3:23 CCD and CMOS pros and cons

Animations: Alice Hopkinson
Narrator: Dr Edward Gomez
Music: Podington Bear - Wavy Glass


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