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Software systems for astronomy [electronic resource] / Albert R. Conrad.

Conrad, Albert R., author.
2014
QB51.3.E43
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Title
Software systems for astronomy [electronic resource] / Albert R. Conrad.
Author
Conrad, Albert R., author.
ISBN
9781461470588 electronic book
1461470587 electronic book
9781461470571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7058-8
Published
New York : Springer, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xi, 95 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4614-7058-8 doi
Call Number
QB51.3.E43
Dewey Decimal Classification
522.85
Summary
This book covers the use and development of software for astronomy. It describes the control systems used to point the telescope and operate its cameras and spectrographs, as well as the web-based tools used to plan those observations. In addition, the book also covers the analysis and archiving of astronomical data once it has been acquired. Readers will learn about existing software tools and packages, develop their own software tools, and analyze real data sets.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 14, 2013).
Series
SpringerBriefs in astronomy.
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