Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition
Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition
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Emphasizing the underlying unity of astronomical observations, this book provides an account of the instruments and techniques used in astronomy and astrophysics.
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Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition by Cr Kitchin
Emphasizing the underlying unity of all astronomical observations, Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition provides a coherent state-of-the-art account ofthe instruments and techniques used in current astronomy and astrophysics. The fifth edition of this well-respected text includes many new instruments and techniques while removing some that have long been unused by both professional and amateur astronomers. New to the Fifth Edition Brief discussion on the invention and development of the telescope New section that describes the attempts to detect dark matter and dark energy Extended and updated discussions on computer, Internet, and spacecraft-based observations and research 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.
University of Hertfordshire Observatory, UK
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781420082432 |
| ISBN 10 | 1420082434 |
| Title | Astrophysical Techniques, Fifth Edition |
| Author | Cr Kitchin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Year published | 2008-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 592 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |