Observing the Universe : A Guide to Observational Astronomy and Planetary Science

Observing the Universe : A Guide to Observational Astronomy and Planetary Science

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Book Description
Introducing a range of useful techniques and skills for those wishing to undertake observational work in astronomy and planetary science, this book covers the principles of telescopes and detectors, photometry and spectroscopy and microscopy techniques for analyzing samples. Fully self-contained, it will be a valuable guide for undergraduate students of astronomy and planetary science, as well as amateur astronomers.

About the Author
Andrew Norton obtained his PhD from the University of Leicester. He has written several books for Open University courses in both physics and astronomy. His research is in the area of interacting binary stars.

Observing the Universe: A Guide to Observational Astronomy and Planetary Science,Andrew J. Norton,Cambridge University Press,0521603935,Astronomy,Astronomy - General,Planetology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Study and teaching (Higher),Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Popular astronomy,Science / Astronomy

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