Più di 7500 articoli pronti a magazzino
Miglior prezzo garantito
I vostri partner per la astronomia
Pubblicazioni > Libri Astro > Libri non fiction > Cambridge University Press > Cambridge University Press To Measure the Sky
Prodotto n.: 51519

To Measure the Sky

$ 58,00 IVA incl., più spese di spedizione
a lungo termine
Prodotto non più disponibile + Tempo di trasporto

Descrizione prodotto

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.

Specifiche

Generale


Numero di foto ed immagini
274
Numero di pagine
450
Edizione
Seconda edizione
Equipaggiamento
Softcover
Autore/rice
Frederick R. Chromey
Data di pubblicazione
2016
Formato
246 x 189 mm
Livello
Professionale
Lingua
Inglese
Cambridge University Press To Measure the Sky

Recensioni clienti

Non ci sono ancora recensioni per questo prodotto.

Scrivi la tua recensione:

Avete domande specifiche sul vostro ordine o sui prodotti? Contattate il nostro servizio clienti!