Observational astronomy techniques and instrumentation
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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xxiv, 394 pages, [8] pages of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.)
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Astronomy is fundamentally an observational science and as such it is important for astronomers and astrophysicists to understand how their data are collected and analyzed. This book is a comprehensive review of current observational techniques and instruments. Featuring instruments such as Spitzer, Herschel, Fermi, ALMA, Super-Kamiokande, SNO, IceCube, the Auger Observatory, LIGO and LISA, the book discusses the capabilities and limitations of different types of instruments. It explores the sources and types of noise and provides statistical tools necessary for interpreting observational data. Due to the increasingly important role of statistical analysis, the techniques of Bayesian analysis are discussed, along with sampling techniques and model comparison. With topics ranging from fundamental subjects such as optics, photometry and spectroscopy, to neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves, this book is essential for graduate students in astronomy and physics"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sutton, E. C. (2012). Observational astronomy: techniques and instrumentation . Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sutton, Edmund Charles. 2012. Observational Astronomy: Techniques and Instrumentation. Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sutton, Edmund Charles. Observational Astronomy: Techniques and Instrumentation Cambridge University Press, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sutton, Edmund Charles. Observational Astronomy: Techniques and Instrumentation Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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