To measure the sky: an introduction to observational astronomy
Auteur :
Chromey, Frederick R.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107572560
Date de publication :
20 oct. 2016
Dimensions :
24,6 x 18,8 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
1020 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A quantitative yet accessible undergraduate introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy. In this second edition, key topics including Gaia, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and photometry at large redshifts have been added, and selected examples, figures, and end-of-chapter problems updated.