Automated system and method for processing of astronomical images
AssigneeSlooh, LLC
InventorsMatt BenDaniel, Michael Paolucci
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Abstract
This invention encompasses near-real-time processing of astronomical images for viewing on a computer. This image processing method is preferably integrated with the control of an astronomical observatory. The subject invention thus includes an Internet-based system that provides a virtual experience of an astronomical observatory. The subject invention preferably uses an unmanned astronomical observatory to observe galaxies, nebulae, stars, etc. The observatory produces color images suitable for viewing on a computer monitor. These images are delivered to users across the Internet using web browser-based software.
Claims22
A method for computer image processing of telescope received camera images of a celestial object within a predetermined time period comprising:
- selecting computer image processing parameters based on at least one of type of said camera, length of said predetermined time and type of said celestial object;
- computer image processing said celestial images based on said computer image processing parameters to create a single image visually modified over said predetermined time period by performing processing of at least one of binning, subframe dimension, target image size, exposure duration, color usage, and image stretching;
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- terminating said computer image processing upon expiration of said predetermined time period regardless of level of completion of said computer image processing.
A method for computer image processing of telescope received camera images of a celestial object within a predetermined time period comprising:
- focusing said telescope based on at least one of the temperature and the filter of said telescope cross-referenced with telescope focus data, filter data and temperature data;
- selecting computer image processing parameters based on at least one of type of said camera, length of said predetermined time and type of said celestial object;
- computer image processing said celestial images based on said computer image processing parameters to create a single image visually modified over said predetermined time period by performing processing of at least one of binning, subframe dimension, target image size, exposure duration, color usage, and image stretching;
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- terminating said computer image processing upon expiration of said predetermined time period regardless of level of completion of said computer image processing.
A system for computer image processing of telescope received camera images of a celestial object within a predetermined time period comprising:
- a component for selecting computer image processing parameters based on at least one of type of said camera, length of said predetermined time and type of said celestial object;
- a component for computer image processing said celestial images based on said computer image processing parameters to create a single image visually modified over said predetermined time period by performing processing of at least one of binning, subframe dimension, target image size, exposure duration, color usage, and image stretching;
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- a component for terminating said computer image processing upon expiration of said predetermined time period regardless of level of completion of said computer image processing.
A system for computer image processing of telescope received camera images of a celestial object within a predetermined time period comprising:
- a component for focusing said telescope based on at least one of the temperature and the filter of said telescope cross-referenced with telescope focus data, filter data and temperature data;
- a component for selecting computer image processing parameters based on at least one of type of said camera, length of said predetermined time and type of said celestial object;
- a component for computer image processing said celestial images based on said computer image processing parameters to create a single image visually modified over said predetermined time period by performing processing of at least one of binning, subframe dimension, target image size, exposure duration, color usage, and image stretching;
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- a component for terminating said computer image processing upon expiration of said predetermined time period regardless of level of completion of said computer image processing.
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