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Michael K. Shepard

Introduction to Planetary Photometry

Michael K. Shepard

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English
Cambridge University Press
27 April 2017
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods
Introducing planetary photometry as a quantitative remote sensing tool, this handbook demonstrates how reflected light can be measured and used to investigate the physical properties of bodies in our Solar System. The author explains how data gathered from telescopes and spacecraft are processed and used to infer properties such as the size, shape, albedo, and composition of celestial objects including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Beginning with an overview of the history and background theory of photometry, later chapters delve into the physical principles behind commonly used photometric models and the mechanics of observation, data reduction, and analysis. Real-world examples, problems, and case studies are included, all at an introductory level suitable for new graduate students, planetary scientists, amateur astronomers and researchers looking for an overview of this field.
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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 155mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   540g
ISBN:   9781107131743
ISBN 10:   110713174X
Pages:   258
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Michael K. Shepard is Professor of Geosciences at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, specialising in remote sensing, planetary photometry and asteroid studies. He is the author of the popular science book Asteroids: Relics of Ancient Time (Cambridge, 2015), articles for popular science magazines like Sky and Telescope, and a guest science column for the regional Press Enterprise newspaper. He has previously worked at the National Air and Space Museum, Washington DC and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.

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