Astronomy Methods : A Physical Approach to Astronomical Observations (Cambridge Planetary Science)
Astronomy Methods : A Physical Approach to Astronomical Observations (Cambridge Planetary Science)
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'... a brilliant addition to the pedagogy. It is timely, focused, well written, and at the appropriate level ... Astronomy Methods will be useful to all students of astronomy and astrophysics, irrespective of whether they intend to specialize in observational astronomy. The material can be adapted easily for various related courses, which makes the book even more valuable.' Physics Today
Book Description
This introduction to basic practical tools, methods and phenomena in quantitative astronomy covers topics across a wide range of areas, from radio to gamma-ray wavelengths. Clear presentations of the topics are accompanied by diagrams and problem sets. Written for undergraduates and graduate students, the book will introduce them to the practice and study of quantitative and analytical astronomy and astrophysics.
Astronomy Methods : A Physical Approach to Astronomical Observations (Cambridge Planetary Science)
Astronomy Methods: A Physical Approach to Astronomical Observations (Cambridge Planetary Science),Hale Bradt,Cambridge University Press,0521535514,Astronomy,Astronomy - General,Astrophysics & Space Science,Science,Science/Mathematics,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Astrophysics,Science / Astrophysics & Space Science
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