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An Introduction to Observational Astrophysics: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics

Autor Mark Gallaway
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 mai 2020
The observational component of astronomy is an exciting and vital part of any astrophysics degree. With the advent of low-cost astronomical cameras and remote and robotic operation, more students than ever have the opportunity to observe and perform observatory research. 

This updated and fully corrected textbook provides a comprehensive overview of practical observing techniques for undergraduate astrophysics courses. The chapters introduce students to the basics of the field before delving into telescope types, the nature and operation of the astronomical camera, imaging techniques and reduction, photometry and spectrography, and solar and radio observations.

The second edition covers the latest research on calibrating the telescope-camera-observatory system. It contains revised information on all available astronomy equipment, including filters, webcams, sensors, and telescope designs. Also included is an entirely new chapter on exoplanet transit measurements. The textbook’s practical approach will guide readers from basic first-year techniques to those required for a final-year project.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9783030435509
ISBN-10: 3030435504
Pagini: 236
Ilustrații: XVIII, 236 p. 76 illus., 36 illus. in color.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:2nd ed. 2020
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Springer
Seria Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics

Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland

Cuprins

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 The Nature of Light.- Chapter 3 The Telescope.- Chapter 4 Time.- Chapter 5 Spheres and Coordinates.- Chapter 6 Catalogues and Constellations.- Chapter 7 The Astronomical Detector.- Chapter 8 Imaging.- Chapter 9 Image Reduction and Processing.- Chapter 10 Photometry.- Chapter 11 High Precision Differential Photometry.- Chapter 12 Solar Astronomy.- Chapter 13 Spectrography.- Chapter 14 Astrometry.- Glossary.- Index.

Recenzii

“It is excellent, and its breadth of coverage is laudable. I would recommend it to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers … .” (John Southworth, The Observatory, Vol. 141 (1282), June, 2021)

Notă biografică

Dr. Mark Gallaway holds an undergraduate honors degree in Physical Science from the Open University and a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Hertfordshire, UK (one of the largest astrophysics research groups in the UK). He has taught observational astrophysics at the University of Hertfordshire’s Bayfordbury Observatory (the largest such observatory in the UK and one of the largest robotic observatories in Europe) for three years, continuing to do so after he became the Observatory Manager in 2011.
During his current tenure Dr. Gallaway has overseen both a large increase in student numbers and a refocusing of the observatory to one of the UK’s leading small telescope research facilities. He is currently the PI of the Bayfordbury Supernova Search program, the Bayfordbury SuperWasp CV (Cataclysmic Variable) Follow-up program and the Bayfordbury NEO (Near Earth Object) Search. Dr. Gallaway is also a lead member of the M-Dwarf transit survey.
He regularly appears onthe BBC and other UK national broadcasters both as an expert. Furthermore, Dr. Gallaway has consulted on a number of general science programs in including the BBC documentary  “How Satellites Rule Our Lives” and the series “How dangerous is….?”

Textul de pe ultima copertă

The observational component of astronomy is an exciting and vital part of any astrophysics degree. With the advent of low-cost astronomical cameras and remote and robotic operation, more students than ever have the opportunity to observe and perform observatory research. 

This updated and fully corrected textbook provides a comprehensive overview of practical observing techniques for undergraduate astrophysics courses. The chapters introduce students to the basics of the field before delving into telescope types, the nature and operation of the astronomical camera, imaging techniques and reduction, photometry and spectrography, and solar and radio observations.

The second edition covers the latest research on calibrating the telescope-camera-observatory system. It contains revised information on all available astronomy equipment, including filters, webcams, sensors, and telescope designs. Also included is an entirely new chapter on exoplanet transit measurements. The textbook’s practical approach will guide readers from basic first-year techniques to those required for a final-year project.


Caracteristici

Covers all aspects of observational astrophysics for undergraduate students Contains tested practicals to help students hone their skills Includes expanded sections that cover the latest research and technology in the field