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Large Ground Based Telescopes
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Author : Jacobus M. Oschmann (Jr.)
language : en
Publisher: SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering
Release Date : 2003
Large Ground Based Telescopes written by Jacobus M. Oschmann (Jr.) and has been published by SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
The Design And Construction Of Large Optical Telescopes
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Author : Pierre Bely
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2003-01-14
The Design And Construction Of Large Optical Telescopes written by Pierre Bely and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-14 with Science categories.
There is no dearth of books on telescope optics and, indeed, optics is clearly a keyelementinthedesignandconstructionoftelescopes.Butitisbynomeans the only important element. As telescopes become larger and more costly, other aspects such as structures, pointing, wavefront control, enclosures, and project management become just as critical. Although most of the technical knowledge required for all these ?elds is available in various specialized books, journal articles, and technical reports, they are not necessarily written with application to telescopes in mind. This bookisa?rstattemptatassemblinginasingletextthebasicastronomicaland engineering principles used in the design and construction of large telescopes. Itsaimistobroadlycoverallmajoraspectsofthe?eld,fromthefundamentals ofastronomicalobservationto optics, controlsystems,structural,mechanical, andthermalengineering,aswellasspecializedtopicssuchassiteselectionand program management. This subject is so vast that an in-depth treatment is obviously imprac- cal. Our intent is therefore only to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential aspects of telescope design and construction. This book will not replace specialized scienti?c and technical texts. But we hope that it will be useful for astronomers, managers, and systems engineers who seek a basic understanding of the underlying principles of telescope making, and for s- cialists who wish to acquaint themselves with the fundamental requirements and approaches of their colleagues in other disciplines.
The Astronet Infrastructure Roadmap
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Author : Michael F. Bode
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Astronet Infrastructure Roadmap written by Michael F. Bode and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
Giant Telescopes
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Author : W. Patrick McCray
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2006-04-30
Giant Telescopes written by W. Patrick McCray and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-30 with Science categories.
Every night, astronomers use a new generation of giant telescopes at observatories around the world to study phenomena at the forefront of science. By focusing on the history of the Gemini ObservatoryÑtwin 8-meter telescopes located on mountain peaks in Hawaii and ChileÑGiant Telescopes tells the story behind the planning and construction of modern scientific tools, offering a detailed view of the technological and political transformation of astronomy in the postwar era. Drawing on interviews with participants and archival documents, W. Patrick McCray describes the ambitions and machinations of prominent astronomers, engineers, funding patrons, and politicians in their effort to construct a modern facility for cutting-edge scienceÑand to establish a model for international cooperation in the coming era of Òmegascience.Ó His account details the technological, institutional, cultural, and financial challenges that scientists faced while planning and building a new generation of giant telescopes. Besides exploring how and why scientists embraced the promise and potential of new technologies, he considers how these new tools affected what it means to be an astronomer. McCrayÕs book should interest anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the science, technology, and politics behind finding our place in the universe.
Ground Based Telescopes
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Author : Jacobus M. Oschmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Ground Based Telescopes written by Jacobus M. Oschmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Astronomical observatories categories.
Astronomical Optics
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Author : Daniel J. Schroeder
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Astronomical Optics written by Daniel J. Schroeder and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Science categories.
Written by a recognized expert in the field, this clearly presented, well-illustrated book provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today. - Written by a recognized expert in the field - Provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectrographic instruments used by astronomers of today
Frontiers Of Space And Ground Based Astronomy
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Author : Willem Wamsteker
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Frontiers Of Space And Ground Based Astronomy written by Willem Wamsteker and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
ROSAT Observations G. HASINGER Max-Planck-Institut flir extraterrestrische Physik, D-85740 Garching, Germany Abstract. This review describes the most recent advances in the study of the extragalactic soft X-ray background and what we can learn about its constituents. The deepest pointed observations with the ROSAT PSPC are discussed. The logN-logS relation is presented, which reaches to the faintest X-ray fluxes and to the highest AGN surface densities ever achieved. The N(>S) relation shows a 2 density in excess of 400 deg- at the faintest fluxes and a flattening below the Einstein Deep Survey limit. About 60% of the extragalactic background has been resolved in the deepest field. Detailed source spectra and first optical and radio identifications will be discussed. The results are put into perspective of the higher energy X -ray background. Key words: X-rays, background radiations, active galactic nuclei. 1. Introduction The extragalactic X-ray background (XRB), discovered about 30 years ago, has been studied extensively with many X-ray experiments, in particular with the satel lites HEAO I and II (see ego Boldt 1987) and with ROSAT (e. g. Hasinger et aI. , 1993). Figure 1 shows a compilation of some of the most recent spectral measure ments for the X-ray background. Over the energy range from 3 to about 100 keY its spectrum can be well approximated by an optically thin thermal bremsstrahlung model with kT ~ 40 keY, while at lower X-ray energies a steepening into a new component has been observed observed (e. g.
Adaptive Optics For Astronomical Telescopes
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Author : John W. Hardy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Adaptive Optics For Astronomical Telescopes written by John W. Hardy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book by one of the leaders in adaptive optics covers the fundamental theory and then describes in detail how this technology can be applied to large ground-based telescopes to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence. It includes information on basic adaptive optics components and technology, and has chapters devoted to atmospheric turbulence, optical image structure, laser beacons, and overall system design. The chapter on system design is particularly detailed and includes performance estimation and optimization. Combining a clear discussion of physical principles with numerous real-world examples, this book will be a valuable resource for all graduate students and researchers in astronomy and optics.
Instrumentation For Large Telescopes
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Author : Jose M. Rodriguez Espinosa
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1997-10-09
Instrumentation For Large Telescopes written by Jose M. Rodriguez Espinosa and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-10-09 with Nature categories.
A new generation of large, ground-based telescopes are just coming into operation. They will take astronomical research well into the next century. These extremely powerful telescopes demand specially designed instruments and observing techniques. The VII Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics gathered together leading experts from around the world to review this technology. Based on the meeting, this timely volume presents eight specially written chapters covering all aspects of telescope instrumentation. This book provides an essential reference for all astronomers who will be the users of these large telescopes. It reviews both the challenges involved in designing successful instrumentation and the questions in astronomy they must address. We are taken from the fundamentals of astronomical imaging, low- and high-resolution spectroscopy, and polarimetry up to the state-of-the-art technology in adaptive optics and laser guide stars, interferometry, image pattern recognition, and optical, near and mid infrared arrays. This timely volume provides an excellent introduction for graduate students and an invaluable reference for researchers using the latest generation of large astronomical telescopes.
Lest Large Earth Based Solar Telescope
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Lest Large Earth Based Solar Telescope written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Solar telescopes categories.