Astronomy methods : a physical approach to astronomical observations / Hale Bradt.

Author
Bradt, Hale, 1930- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Description
xxiii, 433 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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        Summary note
        "Astronomy Methods is an introduction to the basic practical tools, methods and phenomena that underline quantitative astronomy. Taking a technical approach, the author covers a rich diversity of topics across all branches of astronomy, from radio to gamma-ray wavelengths. Topics include the quantitative aspects of the electromagnetic spectrum, atmospheric and interstellar absorption, telescopes in all wavebands, interferometry, adaptive optics, the transport of radiation through matter to form spectral lines, and neutrino and gravitational-wave astronomy. Clear, systematic presentations of the topics are accompanied by diagrams and problem sets. Written for undergraduates and graduate students, this book contains a wealth of information that is required for the practice and study of quantitative and analytical astronomy and astrophysics."--Jacket.
        Bibliographic references
        Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-417) and index.
        Contents
        • Astronomy through the centuries
        • Electromagnetic radiation
        • Coordinate systems and charts
        • Gravity, celestial motions, and time
        • Telescopes
        • Detectors and statistics
        • Multiple telescope interferometry
        • Point-like and extended sources
        • Properties and distances of celestial objects
        • Absorption and scattering of photons
        • Spectra of electromagnetic radiation
        • Astronomy beyond photons.
        ISBN
        • 052136440X
        • 9780521364409
        • 0521535514 ((pbk.))
        • 9780521535519 ((pbk.))
        LCCN
        2002041703
        OCLC
        51303977
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