Tekijä: Robert W Smith; Susan L Smith; Michael Story; Garland E Markham; Richard C Crain Kustantaja: Alfred Publishing Company (2005) Saatavuus: Ei tiedossa
Tekijä: Robert W Smith; Susan L Smith; Michael Story; Garland E Markham; Richard C Crain Kustantaja: Alfred Publishing Company (2004) Saatavuus: Ei tiedossa
Tekijä: John V. Gilfrich; I. Cev Noyan; Ron Jenkins; Ting C. Huang; Robert L. Snyder; Deane K. Smith; Mary Ann Zaitz; P Predecki Kustantaja: Springer Science+Business Media (1998) Saatavuus: Noin 17-20 arkipäivää
Observational Astrophysics provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the whole of modern astrophysics beyond the Solar System. It combines a critical account of observational methods (telescopes and instrumentation) with a lucid description of the Universe, including stars, galaxies and cosmology. The first half describes the techniques used by astronomers to observe the Universe: optical telescopes and instruments are discussed in detail, but observations at all wavelengths are covered, from radio to gamma-rays. After a short interlude describing the appearance of the sky at all wavelengths, the role of positional astronomy is highlighted. In the second half, a clear description is given of the contents of the Universe, including accounts of stellar evolution and cosmological models. Fully illustrated throughout, with exercises given in each chapter, this textbook provides a thorough introduction to astrophysics for all physics undergraduates, and a valuable background for physics graduates turning to research in astronomy.
