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Astronomy methods : a physical approach to astronomical observations / Hale Bradt.
Author
Bradt, Hale, 1930-
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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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Lewis Library - Stacks
QB45.2 .B73 2004
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Astronomy
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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.
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ISBN
052136440X
9780521364409
0521535514 ((pbk.))
9780521535519 ((pbk.))
LCCN
2002041703
OCLC
51303977
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