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To Measure the Sky

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An Introduction to Observational Astronomy

The second edition of this popular text provides undergraduates with a quantitative yet accessible introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy.

The text clearly links recent developments in ground- and space-based telescopes, observatory and instrument design, adaptive optics, and detector technologies to the more modest telescopes and detectors that students may use themselves.

Beginning with reviews of the most relevant physical concepts and an introduction to elementary statistics, students are given the firm theoretical foundation they need. New topics, including an expanded treatment of spectroscopy, Gaia, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and photometry at large redshifts bring the text up to date. Historical development of topics and quotations emphasize that astronomy is both a scientific and a human endeavour, while extensive end-of-chapter exercises facilitate the students' practical learning experience.

Table of Contents

  • Light
  • Uncertainty
  • Place, time, and motion
  • Names, catalogs, and databases
  • Optics for astronomy
  • Astronomical telescopes
  • Matter and light
  • Detectors
  • Digital images from arrays
  • Photometry
  • Spectrometers

The author Frederick R. Chromey is Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Vassar College Observatory.

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Numar fotografii si ilustratii
274
Numar pagini
450
Editie
volumul 2
Echipare
Softcover
Autor
Frederick R. Chromey
data publicarii
2016
Format
246 x 189 mm
Nivel
Profesional
Limba
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