Astronomical measurement : a concise guide /

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Author / Creator:	Lawrence, Andy, 1954- author.
Imprint:	Heidelberg : Springer, 2014.
Description:	1 online resource (xviii, 192 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language:	English
Series:	Springer Praxis Books Springer Praxis books.
Subject:	Astronomy. Astronomy -- Mathematics. Astronomy. Astronomy -- Mathematics.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11082548

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ISBN:	9783642398353 3642398359 3642398340 9783642398346 9783642398346
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 25, 2013).
Summary:	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.
Other form:	Printed edition: 9783642398346
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-642-39835-3

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