Binning for planetary

1. What is binning in astronomy?
2. What is the benefit of binning?
3. What does binning mean in imaging?
4. What does binning mean in microscopy?

What is binning in astronomy?

Binning is the process of combining nearby pixels into larger pixels, often in a square grid format (i.e. 2×2, 4×4, 8×8, etc.). Binning improves the signal-to-noise ratio (per shot), at the sacrifice of a lower resolution image.

What is the benefit of binning?

Binning allows charges from adjacent pixels to be combined and this can offer benefits in faster readout speeds and improved signal to noise ratios albeit at the expense of reduced spatial resolution.

What does binning mean in imaging?

Binning is the term used to describe the technique of combining the output of adjacent pixels on a sensor. This can be performed on pixels in a single axis or, more commonly, in both directions.

What does binning mean in microscopy?

Binning is a technique to boost camera frame rate and dynamic range whilst reducing noise by sacrificing resolution. It is often used for high speed fluorescence time-lapse experiments.