Astronomical Measurement A Concise Guide /
This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After discussing some general principles, it follows the chain of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis testing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in each...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer,
2014.
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| Series: | Springer Praxis Books
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39835-3 Перейти в каталог НБ ТГУ |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Signal, Distortion, and Noise
- The atmosphere and how to avoid it
- Mapping the Sky
- Detection of Light
- Spectroscopy
- Overview of Statistics
- Basic orbital mechanics
- References
- Glossary
- Solutions
- Index.