@inproceedings{0e953581280747178574e50fe765d023,
title = "Making it real: Computer graphics and astronomical instrumentation ",
abstract = "Photo-realistic computer graphics software provides a valuable visualisation tool in the development of astronomical instrumentation. The perceived realism can convey a valuable sense of feasibility or unfeasibility of a concept. We here look at POV-Ray, an open-source ray-tracing graphics package that has been in use for several years at the AngloAustralian Observatory. AAO applications include development of both static images and short movies for detailed visualisations of conceived instruments, production of high-quality images for publication and publicity, rapid generation of illustrative figures and simple geometrical and optical studies.",
keywords = "Graphics, Modelling, Photorealism, Visualizations",
author = "Andrew McGrath",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1117/12.670901",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
booktitle = "Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy II",
note = "Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy II ; Conference date: 30-05-2006 Through 31-05-2006",
}