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Observational Astrophysics
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Author : Pierre Lena
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-09
Observational Astrophysics written by Pierre Lena 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 2013-03-09 with Science categories.
For the last twenty years astronomy has been developing dramatically. Until the nineteen-fifties, telescopes, spectrometers, and photographic plates consti tuted a relatively simple set of tools which had been refined to a high degree of perfection by the joint efforts of physicists and astronomers. Indeed these tools helped at the birth of modern astrophysics: the discovery of the expan sion of the Universe. Then came radioastronomy and the advent of electronics; the last thirty years have seen the application to astrophysics of a wealth of new experimental techniques, based on the most advanced fields of physics, and a constant interchange of ideas between physicists and astronomers. Last, but not least, modern computers have sharply reduced the burden of dealing with the information painfully extracted from the skies, whether from ever scarce photons, or from the gigantic data flows provided by satellites and large telescopes. The aim of this book is not to give an extensive overview of all the tech niques currently in use in astronomy, nor to provide detailed instructions for preparing or carrying out an astronomical project. Its purpose is methodologi cal: photons are still the main carriers of information between celestial sources and the observer. How we are to collect, sample, measure, and store this infor mation is the unifying theme of the book. Rather than the diversity of tech niques appropriate for each wavelength range, we emphasize the physical and mathematical bases which are common to all wavelength regimes.
Observational Astrophysics
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Author : Robert C. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1995-06-30
Observational Astrophysics written by Robert C. Smith 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 1995-06-30 with Science categories.
Combining a critical account of observational methods (telescopes and instrumentation) with a lucid description of the Universe, including stars, galaxies and cosmology, Smith provides a comprehensive introduction to the whole of modern astrophysics beyond the solar system. The first half describes the techniques used by astronomers to observe the Universe: optical telescopes and instruments are discussed in detail, but observations at all wavelengths are covered, from radio to gamma-rays. After a short interlude describing the appearance of the sky at all wavelengths, the role of positional astronomy is highlighted. In the second half, a clear description is given of the contents of the Universe, including accounts of stellar evolution and cosmological models. Fully illustrated throughout, with exercises given in each chapter, this textbook provides a thorough introduction to astrophysics for all physics undergraduates, and a valuable background for physics graduates turning to research in astronomy.
An Introduction To Observational Astrophysics
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Author : Mark Gallaway
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-05-06
An Introduction To Observational Astrophysics written by Mark Gallaway and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-06 with Science categories.
The observational component of astronomy is an exciting and vital part of any astrophysics degree. With the advent of low-cost astronomical cameras and remote and robotic operation, more students than ever have the opportunity to observe and perform observatory research. This updated and fully corrected textbook provides a comprehensive overview of practical observing techniques for undergraduate astrophysics courses. The chapters introduce students to the basics of the field before delving into telescope types, the nature and operation of the astronomical camera, imaging techniques and reduction, photometry and spectrography, and solar and radio observations. The second edition covers the latest research on calibrating the telescope-camera-observatory system. It contains revised information on all available astronomy equipment, including filters, webcams, sensors, and telescope designs. Also included is an entirely new chapter on exoplanet transit measurements. The textbook’s practical approach will guide readers from basic first-year techniques to those required for a final-year project.
Observational Astrophysics
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Author : Pierre Lena
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-09
Observational Astrophysics written by Pierre Lena 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 2013-03-09 with Science categories.
This second edition has been entirely restructured and almost doubled in size, in order to improve clarity and account for the great progress achieved in the field over the last 15 years. "This is not a handbook for observers. It is a broader reference for students, active researchers, and anyone who wants a detailed look at the tools of modern astronomy..." -PHYSICS TODAY
Observational Astrophysics
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Author : Pierre Léna
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-01-11
Observational Astrophysics written by Pierre Léna 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 2012-01-11 with Science categories.
,This is the updated, widely revised, restructured and expanded third edition of Léna et al.'s successful work Observational Astrophysics. It presents a synthesis on tools and methods of observational astrophysics of the early 21st century. Written specifically for astrophysicists and graduate students, this textbook focuses on fundamental and sometimes practical limitations on the ultimate performance that an astronomical system may reach, rather than presenting particular systems in detail. In little more than a decade there has been extraordinary progress in imaging and detection technologies, in the fields of adaptive optics, optical interferometry, in the sub-millimetre waveband, observation of neutrinos, discovery of exoplanets, to name but a few examples. The work deals with ground-based and space-based astronomy and their respective fields. And it also presents the ambitious concepts behind space missions aimed for the next decades. Avoiding particulars, it covers the whole of the electromagnetic spectrum, and provides an introduction to the new forms of astronomy becoming possible with gravitational waves and neutrinos. It also treats numerical aspects of observational astrophysics: signal processing, astronomical databases and virtual observatories.
Observational Astrophysics
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Author : R. E. White
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 1992
Observational Astrophysics written by R. E. White and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Astronomy categories.
This title is a collection of five articles on important & topical issues in observational astrophysics reprinted from Reports on Progress in Physics. It will be of interest & value to graduate students & researchers working in these fields.
Observational Astronomy
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Author : Edmund C. Sutton
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-10-13
Observational Astronomy written by Edmund C. Sutton 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 2011-10-13 with Science categories.
Astronomy is fundamentally an observational science and as such it is important for astronomers and astrophysicists to understand how their data are collected and analyzed. This book is a comprehensive review of current observational techniques and instruments. Featuring instruments such as Spitzer, Herschel, Fermi, ALMA, Super-Kamiokande, SNO, IceCube, the Auger Observatory, LIGO and LISA, the book discusses the capabilities and limitations of different types of instruments. It explores the sources and types of noise and provides statistical tools necessary for interpreting observational data. Due to the increasingly important role of statistical analysis, the techniques of Bayesian analysis are discussed, along with sampling techniques and model comparison. With topics ranging from fundamental subjects such as optics, photometry and spectroscopy, to neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves, this book is essential for graduate students in astronomy and physics. Electronic and colour versions of selected figures are available online at www. cambridge.org/9781107010468.
Observational Astronomy
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Author : D. Scott Birney
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006-06-29
Observational Astronomy written by D. Scott Birney 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 2006-06-29 with Nature categories.
New and updated edition of advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate textbook on observational astronomy.
One Hundred Years Of Observational Astronomy And Astrophysics
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Author : Christiaan Sterken
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
One Hundred Years Of Observational Astronomy And Astrophysics written by Christiaan Sterken and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Astronomy categories.
Stars Nebulae And The Interstellar Medium
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Author : C.R. Kitchin
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2005-07-21
Stars Nebulae And The Interstellar Medium written by C.R. Kitchin and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-21 with Science categories.
Stars, Nebulae and the Interstellar Medium: Observational Physics and Astrophysics complements the author's highly successful Astrophysical Techniques, Fourth Edition (2004). This book describes those characteristics of stars, groups of stars, and the material between the stars that can be directly observed or inferred from the study of electromagnetic emissions and, occasionally, high-energy particles. Providing a wealth of material of interest and use to a wide range of readers, the descriptive chapters are accessible to scientifically literate nonspecialists while the complete text is suitable for most advanced undergraduates in astrophysics.