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Software Systems for Astronomy (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy)
Albert R. Conrad
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Description for Software Systems for Astronomy (SpringerBriefs in Astronomy)
Paperback. Software Systems for Astronomy Series: Springerbriefs in Astronomy. Num Pages: 95 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 18 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 183.
This book covers the use and development of software for astronomy. It describes the control systems used to point the telescope and operate its cameras and spectrographs, as well as the web-based tools used to plan those observations. In addition, the book also covers the analysis and archiving of astronomical data once it has been acquired. Readers will learn about existing software tools and packages, develop their own software tools, and analyze real data sets.
This book covers the use and development of software for astronomy. It describes the control systems used to point the telescope and operate its cameras and spectrographs, as well as the web-based tools used to plan those observations. In addition, the book also covers the analysis and archiving of astronomical data once it has been acquired. Readers will learn about existing software tools and packages, develop their own software tools, and analyze real data sets.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Springerbriefs in Astronomy
Number of Pages
95
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461470571
SKU
V9781461470571
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99-15
About Albert R. Conrad
As both an astronomer and a software developer, Dr. Albert Conrad has developed and used software systems for all phases of observing: from planning the observation, to taking the data, to analyzing the data in preparation for publication. Dr. Conrad’s research interests include asteroid systems and developing novel techniques to study comets, planets, and the moons of planets, in particular ... Read more
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“This work is very important for the interested people because it is able to give a complete and professional overview, together with all the correct references which will provide the more in-depth knowledge of each single topic. … It plays the role of the expert which can give to the beginner the fundamental concepts and the right hints to pursue ... Read more