| Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy UK Edition Contributor(s): Kitchin, C. R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750303468 ISBN-13: 9780750303460 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $65.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1995 Annotation: Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of optical spectroscopy as applied to astronomy. Split into three distinct sections, the first deals with the physics of atoms and molecules and how this leads to the features found in spectra. The second section deals with the practicalities of obtaining the spectrum of an astronomical object and the third and final section deals with the use of spectroscopy within astronomy as applied to astronomical objects and the manner in which information on these objects may be extracted from their spectra. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Star Observation - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Science | Physics - Optics & Light |
| Dewey: 522.67 |
| LCCN: 95046343 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.16" W x 9.16" (0.98 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available. With clarity and directness, it then describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, the interstellar medium, and galaxies, giving an immediate appeal to beginners. |
