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Observational Astronomy
D. Scott Birney
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Description for Observational Astronomy
Hardback. New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy. Num Pages: 324 pages, 180 b/w illus. 125 exercises. BIC Classification: PGG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 256 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 788.
The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically important publications and modern electronic databases. The book builds on a fundamental discussion of the basics of light and the effects of the atmosphere on astronomical observations. Chapters include discussions of optical telescopes, detectors, photometry, variable stars, astrometry, spectroscopy, and solar observations. This edition contains new discussions of measurements with CCDs and appendices give basic statistical methods, useful astronomical software and websites, and sources of ... Read more
The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically important publications and modern electronic databases. The book builds on a fundamental discussion of the basics of light and the effects of the atmosphere on astronomical observations. Chapters include discussions of optical telescopes, detectors, photometry, variable stars, astrometry, spectroscopy, and solar observations. This edition contains new discussions of measurements with CCDs and appendices give basic statistical methods, useful astronomical software and websites, and sources of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
319
Condition
New
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521853705
SKU
V9780521853705
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99-15
Reviews for Observational Astronomy
'Throughout there are useful equations of appropriate complexity and a helpful appendix of some statistical methods and internet resources. Each chapter ends with a set of graduated problems (though without solutions) and further reading suggestions, illustrations, mainly in the form of line drawings, are plentiful and useful for their simplicity.' Astronomy Now 'As is fitting for today's e-aware students, the ... Read more