To Measure the Sky An Introduction to Observational Astronomy

The second edition of this popular text provides undergraduates with a quantitative yet accessible introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy. The text clearly links recent developments in ground- and space-based telescopes, observatory and instrument design, adaptive optics, and detector technologies to the more modest telescopes and detectors that students may use themselves. Beginning with reviews of the most relevant physical concepts and an introduction to elementary statistics, students are given the firm theoretical foundation they need. New topics, including an expanded treatment of spectroscopy, Gaia, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and photometry at large redshifts bring the text up to date. Historical development of topics and quotations emphasize that astronomy is both a scientific and a human endeavour, while extensive end-of-chapter exercises facilitate the students' practical learning experience.

ISBN:	9781107572560
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Imprint:	Cambridge University Press
Published date:	20 Oct 2016
DEWEY:	522
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xiv, 461
Weight:	1006g
Height:	249mm
Width:	264mm
Spine width:	25mm

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