Observational Astrophysics - Brossura

Smith, Robert C.

 
9780521278348: Observational Astrophysics
Brossura
ISBN 10: 0521278341 ISBN 13: 9780521278348
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Sinossi

Observational Astrophysics provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the whole of modern astrophysics beyond the Solar System. It combines a critical account of observational methods (telescopes and instrumentation) with a lucid description of the Universe, including stars, galaxies and cosmology. The first half describes the techniques used by astronomers to observe the Universe: optical telescopes and instruments are discussed in detail, but observations at all wavelengths are covered, from radio to gamma-rays. After a short interlude describing the appearance of the sky at all wavelengths, the role of positional astronomy is highlighted. In the second half, a clear description is given of the contents of the Universe, including accounts of stellar evolution and cosmological models. Fully illustrated throughout, with exercises given in each chapter, this textbook provides a thorough introduction to astrophysics for all physics undergraduates, and a valuable background for physics graduates turning to research in astronomy.

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Contenuti

List of illustrations; List of tables; Preface; 1. Seeing through the fog; 2. Optical telescopes; 3. Optical detectors and instruments; 4. Radio telescopes and techniques; 5. Observing at other wavelengths; 6. Interlude - pictures of the sky; 7. Coordinates and time; 8. Magnitude systems and stellar spectra; 9. Properties of stars; 10. Stellar structure and evolution; 11. Properties of galaxies; 12. Our galaxy; 13. The distribution of galaxies; 14. The distance scale of the universe; 15. The universe; 16. Postlude; Index.

Product Description

Book by Smith Robert C

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Editore
Cambridge University Press
Data di pubblicazione
1995
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0521278341
ISBN 13 
9780521278348
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
468
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

Europaallee 1
Bad Hersfeld
36244
Germania

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9780521260916: Observational Astrophysics

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ISBN 10:  0521260914 ISBN 13:  9780521260916
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1995
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