Astronomy and spectroscopy are firmly linked historically, and they continue to develop together, each contributing to the growth of the other. This book is aimed at the newcomer to astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge on the part of the reader. Starting from the physical background to spectroscopy, with clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book goes on to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available. The applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy are then set out: the Solar system, stars, nebulae, the interstellar medium and galaxies are all described clearly for the reader.
By:
C.R. Kitchin Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 530g ISBN:9780750303460 ISBN 10: 0750303468 Series:Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics Pages: 288 Publication Date:01 January 1995 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
C.R. Kitchin
Reviews for Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy
...well worth adding to one's astronomical library ... would recommend it to others with little hesitation. - Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada