The Resource To measure the sky : an introduction to observational astronomy, Frederick R. Chromey
To measure the sky : an introduction to observational astronomy, Frederick R. Chromey
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The item To measure the sky : an introduction to observational astronomy, Frederick R. Chromey represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in University of Missouri-St. Louis Libraries.
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- Summary
- "With a lively yet rigorous and quantitative approach, Frederick R. Chromey introduces the fundamental topics in optical observational astronomy for undergraduates. Focussing on the basic principles of light detection, telescope optics, coordinate systems and data analysis, students are introduced to modern astronomical observation techniques and measurements. Cutting-edge technologies such as advanced CCD detectors and adaptive optics are presented through the physical principles on which they are based, helping students understand the power of modern space and ground-based telescopes, and the motivations and limitations of future development. Discussion of statistics and measurement uncertainty enables students to confront the important questions of data quality. With a purposeful structure and clear approach, this is an essential resource for all students of observational astronomy. It explains the theoretical foundations for observational practices and reviews essential physics to support students' mastery of the subject. Student understanding is strengthened through over 120 exercises and problems"--Provided by publisher
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xiv, 446 pages)
- Contents
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- Light: particles, waves and rays, magnitudes, spectra
- Uncertainty: statistics
- Place, time and motion: coordinate systems, timekeeping, proper motion
- Names, catalogs, atlases and databases: web resources
- Astronomical optics: geometric optics, materials, cameras, fibers, aberrations
- Telescopes: ground, space, ELTs, adaptive optics
- Matter and light: atomic and molecular spectra, solid-state absorption
- Detectors: CCDs, IR arrays, bolometers
- Digital images from arrays: image processing, digital photometry
- Photometry: extinction, standard systems
- Spectrometry
- Isbn
- 9781139930826
- Label
- To measure the sky : an introduction to observational astronomy
- Title
- To measure the sky
- Title remainder
- an introduction to observational astronomy
- Statement of responsibility
- Frederick R. Chromey
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "With a lively yet rigorous and quantitative approach, Frederick R. Chromey introduces the fundamental topics in optical observational astronomy for undergraduates. Focussing on the basic principles of light detection, telescope optics, coordinate systems and data analysis, students are introduced to modern astronomical observation techniques and measurements. Cutting-edge technologies such as advanced CCD detectors and adaptive optics are presented through the physical principles on which they are based, helping students understand the power of modern space and ground-based telescopes, and the motivations and limitations of future development. Discussion of statistics and measurement uncertainty enables students to confront the important questions of data quality. With a purposeful structure and clear approach, this is an essential resource for all students of observational astronomy. It explains the theoretical foundations for observational practices and reviews essential physics to support students' mastery of the subject. Student understanding is strengthened through over 120 exercises and problems"--Provided by publisher
- Cataloging source
- N$T
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1944-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Chromey, Frederick R.
- Dewey number
- 522
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QB145
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
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- dictionaries
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Astronomy
- Astronomy
- NATURE
- Astronomy
- Astronomy
- Astronomiska observationer
- Label
- To measure the sky : an introduction to observational astronomy, Frederick R. Chromey
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
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- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Light: particles, waves and rays, magnitudes, spectra -- Uncertainty: statistics -- Place, time and motion: coordinate systems, timekeeping, proper motion -- Names, catalogs, atlases and databases: web resources -- Astronomical optics: geometric optics, materials, cameras, fibers, aberrations -- Telescopes: ground, space, ELTs, adaptive optics -- Matter and light: atomic and molecular spectra, solid-state absorption -- Detectors: CCDs, IR arrays, bolometers -- Digital images from arrays: image processing, digital photometry -- Photometry: extinction, standard systems -- Spectrometry
- Control code
- 642205668
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xiv, 446 pages)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9781139930826
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- c
- Other control number
- 9786612631337
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
- 263133
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)642205668
- Label
- To measure the sky : an introduction to observational astronomy, Frederick R. Chromey
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Light: particles, waves and rays, magnitudes, spectra -- Uncertainty: statistics -- Place, time and motion: coordinate systems, timekeeping, proper motion -- Names, catalogs, atlases and databases: web resources -- Astronomical optics: geometric optics, materials, cameras, fibers, aberrations -- Telescopes: ground, space, ELTs, adaptive optics -- Matter and light: atomic and molecular spectra, solid-state absorption -- Detectors: CCDs, IR arrays, bolometers -- Digital images from arrays: image processing, digital photometry -- Photometry: extinction, standard systems -- Spectrometry
- Control code
- 642205668
- Extent
- 1 online resource (xiv, 446 pages)
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9781139930826
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other control number
- 9786612631337
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- http://library.link/vocab/ext/overdrive/overdriveId
- 263133
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)642205668
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