A Physical Approach to Astronomical Observations
This study book by Hale Bradt covers the fundamentals of practical instruments, methods, and phenomena that underpin quantitative astronomy. Suitable for students who want to delve into different astronomical disciplines, from radio waves to gamma radiation.
Contents
Astronomy Methods offers a technical introduction to the foundations of astronomical observations. The book discusses various topics, such as the properties of the electromagnetic spectrum, atmospheric and interstellar absorption, telescopes at different wavelengths, interferometry, adaptive optics, radiation transport in matter, and the detection of neutrinos and gravitational waves. Clear explanations are supported by diagrams and practice exercises, making it a valuable reference work for analytical practice in astronomy.
Specifications
- Author: Hale Bradt (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Binding: Trade paperback (US)
- Publication date: 2003-12-11
- Number of pages: 458
- ISBN: 9780521535519
- Theme: Astrophysics
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics
About the author
Hale Bradt is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States.