9780521418676: Introduction to Astronomical Photometry

Sinossi

Introductory textbook on fundamental techniques in stellar astronomy.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Recensione

'This book usefully fills a gap between a simple popularist approach to photometry and a full-scale research monograph, and is a perfect starting-point for more advanced levels.' Europe & Astronomy

' ... good practical guide to the many pitfalls involved in calibrating the instrumental colour equation, full of sensible advice in program design and error analysis.' The Observatory

'Budding's book is a particularly good introduction to the art and science of photometry ... The presentation is very good throughout and I would recommend the book to any astronomer interested in photometry.' Nick James, Astronomy Now

Descrizione del libro

This textbook introduces astronomical photometry for university students, and advanced amateur astronomers. Illustrated with diagrams, each chapter presents both preparation and technical material. This book is a perfect starting-point for more advanced levels.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo