2017考研英语拓展阅读：世界上最小的天文照相机

考研英语来源：英语新闻报道 2016-07-14　

The Tiny1 is a camera from TinyMOS billing itself as the "world’s smallest astronomy camera". It uses a proprietary noise-reduction algorithm the company says will allow for improved image quality in low-light environments, and an augmented reality star map that can be overlaid on the touchscreen viewfinder to help identify stars and planets while you’re shooting. TinyMOS claims that these features will lead to better results than using your smartphone, but with a smaller form factor and more ease-of-use than a traditional full-size DSLR rig intended for astrophotography.

TinyMOS出品的Tiny1照相机是”世界上最小的天文照相机”，它采用了独有的降噪算法，该公司称这种算法可以在低光照的条件下改进照片质量，在相机的触摸式取景器上，可以通过增强现实的方式将星图同时显示在屏幕上，以帮助识别恒星和行星。TinyMOS还称这款相机拍摄出来的天文照片要比使用普通智能手机效果好许多，而且它的体积非常小，与传统天文摄影使用的专业单反相机和三脚架组合相比，更方便携带。

The camera can capture still images, 2.5K HD video, and time-lapses of the night sky with a 4 megapixel sensor. It uses a standard CS-mount lens system to allow most camera lenses or telescopes to be connected, provided you have the right adaptor (if you don’t, TinyMOS has them available as add-ons). It can also be used as a regular camera in daylight hours in a pinch, albeit one with lower specs than most modern-day smartphones. The Tiny1 also has built-in Wi-Fi, allowing for photo sharing to social networks directly from the camera, and can connect to Android phones for remote control.

这款相机配备了400万像素的传感器，可以拍摄静态图像，也可录制2.5K高清视频，还可进行夜空延时摄影，它采用了标准的CS接口镜头系统，只要你有转接器，就可以安装大多数符合接口标准的相机镜头以及望远镜，(当然，如果你没有，TinyMOS也提供了转接器附件。)在日常生活中，这款相机也可以作为普通相机来应急使用，尽管同目前流行的智能手机相比，它的配置还是低了一些。Tiny1还内置了Wi-Fi功能，允许直接将拍摄的照片分享到社交网站上，同时，也可通过与安卓系统的智能手机连接实现远程操控功能。

The Tiny1 is up now on Indiegogo, with pre-orders going for $399 for a kit of the Tiny1 camera and a 2.8mm F1.4 wide-angle lens. If you’re hoping to take it out on a summer camping trip though, you’ll likely have to wait until next year. The Tiny1 hardware itself is still in the finalization stages in regard to design, and as it’s TinyMOS’s first hardware device, the company’s December 2016 shipping estimate is probably optimistic. A demo of the TinyMOS software is already available on the Play Store, and shows off some of the augmented reality software features of the camera.

目前，Tiny1天文相机已经在Indiegogo网站接受预定，预售价格为399美元(约合人民币2668元)，这个价格包含了一个 2.8mm F1.4的广角镜头。不过，如果你想带上这款相机参加夏天的野外露营活动，那可能需要等到明年才行。因为 Tiny1相机的硬件设计目前还处于最终定版阶段，考虑到该款相机是TinyMOS公司第一款硬件设备，乐观的估计，应该能在今年12月之前开始出货。目前，TinyMOS的一款测试版应用已经可以从应用商店下载，这款应用可以展示Tiny1相机的增强现实功能。