Astrophysical Techniques: Fourth Edition
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Praise for the Fourth Edition
Kitchin does an excellent job incorporating a multiwavelength approach to detector implementation. Optical and IR detectors are bundled together, and x-ray and gamma-ray detectors make up another section. Radio/microwave and neutrino/gravitational wave detection constitute the other two main sections. … Astrophysical Techniques does the best job covering instrumentation topics, and it is apparent that Kitchin has perfected his approach with this fourth edition.
- William R. Alexander, The Astronomy Education Review
Now in its' fourth edition, this book has included more techniques relevant to the modern astronomer as well as dropping older ones no longer in use. … The author keeps the rhythm going throughout the book, which makes it an easy and informative read.
- Garry Pilkington, University of Liverpool
… Kitchin's book has always been an excellent source and fine student text. The rapid changes in techniques have led the author (now Emeritus Professor) to produce the Fourth Edition and include forefront technology such as superconducting tunnel junctions, while some older items have now been omitted. …
- Don Pollacco, The Observatory
Book Description
This fourth edition retains the earlier editions' comprehensive, clearly understandable account of the instruments and techniques used in modern astronomy and astrophysics. This fully illustrated text starts from first principles and explains each method up to the point readers can begin practical work. Many new instruments and techniques are included for the first time. Exercises with answers are used to reinforce the ideas presented.
Astrophysical Techniques,C.R. Kitchin,Taylor & Francis,0750309466,Astronomical instruments,Astronomy,Astrophysics,Astrophysics & Space Science,Imaging systems in astronomy,Research & Methodology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Technique,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Science / Astrophysics & Space Science
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