Astronomical measurement [electronic resource] : a concise guide / Andy Lawrence.

Astronomical measurement [electronic resource] : a concise guide / Andy Lawrence.

9783642398353 electronic book
3642398359 electronic book
9783642398346

Heidelberg : Springer, 2014.

English

1 online resource (xviii, 192 pages) : illustrations (some color)

10.1007/978-3-642-39835-3 doi

QB44.3

522

This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After discussing some general principles, it follows the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in each section, emphasising what is the same, and what is different. The author concentrates on the physics of detection and the principles of measurement, aiming to make this logically coherent. The book is based on a short self contained lecture course for advanced undergraduate students developed and taught by the author over several years.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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