Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition (PBK)
Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 253 mm, Gewicht: 1057 g
ISBN: 978-0-7503-0917-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
This reference furthers your study of astronomy by presenting the basic software and hardware, providing several straightforward mathematical tools, and discussing some simple physical processes that are either involved in the astronomer's tools of trade or concerned in the mechanisms associated with astronomical bodies. The first six chapters introduce the simple observations that can be made by the eye as well as discuss how such observations were interpreted by previous civilizations. The next several chapters examine the interpretation of positional measurements and the basic principles of celestial mechanics. The authors then explore radiation, optical telescopes, and radio and high-energy technologies. They conclude with practical projects and exercises.
Features New to the Fourth Edition:
- Revised values such as the obliquity of the ecliptic
- Expanded material that is devoted to new astronomies and techniques such as optical data recording
- A listing of Web sites that offer information on relevant astronomical events
Revised and expanded, this edition continues to offer vital information about the fundamentals of astronomy. Astronomy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition satisfies the need of anyone who has a strong desire to understand the philosophy and applications of the science of astronomy.
Zielgruppe
Undergraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Part 1: Introduction. Part 2: The Celestial Sphere and Elementary
Celestial Mechanics. Part 3: Observational Techniques. Part 4: Experimental Work. Web Sites. Appendices. Bibliography. Answers to Problems. Index.