An introduction to observational astrophysics [electronic resource] / Mark Gallaway.
The observational component of astronomy is an exciting and vital part of any astrophysics degree. With the advent of low-cost astronomical cameras and remote and robotic operation, more students than ever have the opportunity to observe and perform observatory research. This updated and fully corre...
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[2020]
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
| Series: | Undergraduate lecture notes in physics.
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Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 The Nature of Light
- Chapter 3 The Telescope
- Chapter 4 Time
- Chapter 5 Spheres and Coordinates
- Chapter 6 Catalogues and Constellations
- Chapter 7 The Astronomical Detector
- Chapter 8 Imaging
- Chapter 9 Image Reduction and Processing
- Chapter 10 Photometry
- Chapter 11 High Precision Differential Photometry
- Chapter 12 Solar Astronomy
- Chapter 13 Spectrography
- Chapter 14 Astrometry
- Glossary
- Index.