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Chromey, Frederick R.

 
9781107572560: To Measure the Sky: An Introduction to Observational Astronomy
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ISBN 10: 1107572568 ISBN 13: 9781107572560
Editorial: Cambridge University Press, 2016

Sinopsis

The second edition of this popular text provides undergraduates with a quantitative yet accessible introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy. The text clearly links recent developments in ground- and space-based telescopes, observatory and instrument design, adaptive optics, and detector technologies to the more modest telescopes and detectors that students may use themselves. Beginning with reviews of the most relevant physical concepts and an introduction to elementary statistics, students are given the firm theoretical foundation they need. New topics, including an expanded treatment of spectroscopy, Gaia, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and photometry at large redshifts bring the text up to date. Historical development of topics and quotations emphasize that astronomy is both a scientific and a human endeavour, while extensive end-of-chapter exercises facilitate the students' practical learning experience.

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Acerca del autor

Frederick R. Chromey is Professor of Astronomy and the Matthew Vassar, Jr Chair at Vassar College, New York, and Director of the Vassar College Observatory. He has almost 40 years' experience in observational astronomy research in the optical, radio, and near infrared on stars, gaseous nebulae and galaxies, and has taught astronomy to undergraduates at Brooklyn College, City University of New York and Vassar College.

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Editorial
Cambridge University Press
Año de publicación
2016
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1107572568
ISBN 13 
9781107572560
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
476
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
Avery
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