Astrophysical techniques
By: C.R. Kitchin.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 564
ISBN-13: 9781420082432
Subjects: Astrophysics -- Technique; Astronomy -- Technique; Astronomical instruments; Imaging systems in astronomy
Description: "Emphasizing the underlying unity of all astronomical observations, Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition provides a coherent state-of-the-art account of the instruments and techniques used in current astronomy and astrophysics. The fifth edition of this text includes many new instruments and techniques while removing some that have long been unused by both professional and amateur astronomers." "By covering the instruments, techniques, theory, and data processing of astrophysics in sufficient depth, this text forms a thorough grounding for beginners and is a handy reference for more advanced students and professionals."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.