Observational astrophysics /

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Author / Creator:Léna, Pierre, 1937-
Uniform title:Astrophysique. English
Edition:2nd rev. and enl. ed.
Imprint:Berlin ; New York : Springer, c1998.
Description:xv, 512 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:Astronomy and astrophysics library
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3455325
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Other authors / contributors:Lebrun, François.
Mignard, F. (François)
ISBN:3540634827 (acid-free paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. [485]-499) and index.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Astrophysical Information
  • 2. The Earth's Atmosphere and Space
  • 3. Radiation and Photometry
  • 4. Telescopes and Images
  • 5. Spectral Analysis
  • 6. The Signal in Astronomy
  • 7. Detectors
  • 8. Space-Time Reference Frames
  • App. A. Fourier Transforms
  • App. B. Random Processes and Variables
  • App. C. Physical and Astronomical Constants
  • App. D. Tables of Space Missions
  • App. E. Astronomy on the World Wide Web
  • App. F. Acronyms and Abbreviations.