A Fuzzy Logic Based Algorithm for Finding Astronomical Objects in Wide-Angle Frames

Accurate automatic identification of astronomical objects in an imperfect world of non-linear wide-angle optics, imperfect optics, inaccurately pointed telescopes, and defect-ridden cameras is not always a trivial first step. In the past few years, this problem has been exacerbated by the rise of di...

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