An Introduction to Radio Astronomy
Editorial Reviews
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'... this book is a clear and timely description of the current 'state of the art' on the subject ... Written by two of the world's leading radio astronomers ... the account is certainly authoritative ... there is plenty here to interest and stimulate ... If you are looking for an up-to-date review of radio astronomy, from the telescopes and techniques to the fabulous wonders of the Universe they reveal, then this is the book for you.' Geoff Macdonald, Astronomy Now
'The authors are to be praised ... a broad coverage of topics ... a comprehensive overview of the impact of radio astronomy on astrophysics.' Paul Hewett, Endeavour
'Two grand masters with insight, perspective and detailed knowledge, Bernard F. Burke and Francis Graham-Smith, have filled their sweeping An Introduction to Radio Astronomy with interesting titbits and intricate interconnections.' Carl Heiles, Physics Today
Book Description
New highlights include aperture synthesis, Very Long Baseline Interferometry, and the further exploitation of molecular spectral lines. A new chapter is devoted to the fundamentals of a review of radio observations of our Milky Way galaxy, stars, pulsars, radio galaxies, quasars, and the cosmic microwave background. Reviews of Fourier Transform theory, celestial co-ordinate systems and a historical outline of the subject are provided in appendices.
An Introduction to Radio Astronomy
An Introduction to Radio Astronomy,Bernard F. Burke,Francis Graham-Smith,Cambridge University Press,0521005175,Astronomy - Universe,Astrophysics & Space Science,Cosmology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Astrophysics,Radio astronomy--Observations,Science / Astrophysics & Space Science
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