Background
McLean, Ian Small was born on August 21, 1949 in Johnstone, Scotland.
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This book reveals the remarkable revolution which has occurred in groundbased optical and near-optical (infrared, UV) astronomy over the past 15 years, and follows the development of a wide range of new technologies. The author is an expert in the design, development and application of modern solid state imaging devices for astronomy, as is shown in his coverage of powerful new sensors, e.g. the charged coupled device (CCD).
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The second edition of Electronic Imaging in Astronomy: Detectors and Instrumentation describes the remarkable developments that have taken place in astronomical detectors and instrumentation in recent years – from the invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD) in 1970 to the current era of very large telescopes, such as the Keck 10-meter telescopes in Hawaii with their laser guide-star adaptive optics which rival the image quality of the Hubble Space Telescope. Authored by one of the world’s foremost experts on the design and development of electronic imaging systems for astronomy, this book has been written on several levels to appeal to a broad readership. Mathematical expositions are designed to encourage a wider audience, especially among the growing community of amateur astronomers with small telescopes with CCD cameras. The book can be used at the college level for an introductory course on modern astronomical detectors and instruments, and as a supplement for a practical or laboratory class.
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McLean, Ian Small was born on August 21, 1949 in Johnstone, Scotland.
Bachelor of Science with honours, University Glasgow, Scotland, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Glasgow, Scotland, 1974.
Research fellow department astronomy University Glasgow, 1974-1978. Research associate Steward Observatory University Arizona, Tucson, 1978-1980. Senior research fellow Royal Observatory University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1980-1981, senior science officer Royal Observatory Scotland, 1981-1986.
Principal science officer Joint Astronomy Center, Hilo, Hawaii, 1986-1989. Professor department physics and astronomy University of California at Los Angeles, since 1989, director Infrared Imaging Detector Laboratory, since 1989. Associate director University of California Observatories, since 2001.
Vice chair for astronomy, University of California at Los Angeles, since 2009.
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Fellow Royal Astronomical Society. Member International Astronomical Union (president committee Paris chapter 1988-1991, vice president 1985-1988), Institute Physics, American Astronomical Society.
Son of Ian and Mary (Small) McL. (divorced); 1 child, Jennifer Ann. Married Janet Wheelans Yourston, March 4, 1983.
Children: Joanna, David Richard, Graham Robert.