Computers in Astronomy*

History

"The first astronomical “Computers"

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History, continued

"Now they are used for..."

Examples of how we use
computers:

Orbital Calculations

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Physical Models

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Physical Models (continued)

Spacecraft Control

Telescope Control

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Digital Image Processing

Digital Image Processing

Stereo Images

Stereo images, continued

Communications

Collaboration

Spreading Urgent News

"Now getting this down to..."

Remote Observing

The Web

Summary