Physical Principles of Astronomical Instrumentation Contributor(s): Ade, Peter A. R. (Author), Griffin, Matthew J. (Author), Tucker, Carole E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1439871892 ISBN-13: 9781439871898 Publisher: CRC Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2021 Click for more in this series: Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Star Observation - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Technology & Engineering | Sensors |
Dewey: 522 |
LCCN: 2021009251 |
Series: Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics |
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 7" W x 10" L (1.71 lbs) 303 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths, this highly accessible and self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation, techniques, and tools. Drawing on the notes and lessons of the authors' established graduate course, the text reviews basic concepts in astrophysics, spectroscopy, and signal analysis. It includes illustrative problems and case studies and aims to provide readers with a toolbox for observational capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum and the knowledge to understand which tools are best suited to different observations. It is an ideal guide for undergraduates and graduates studying astronomy. Features:
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