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Astronomical Observations: An Optical Perspective Walker, Gordon (University of British Columbia, Vancouver)
Astronomical Observations: An Optical Perspective
Walker, Gordon (University of British Columbia, Vancouver)
This comprehensive account of current observational techniques has particular emphasis on optical astronomy. Dr Walker, a world expert on astronomical instrumentation, has written a complete survey of the basic electromagnetic spectrum. He discusses the types and sources of stellar electromagnetic radiation and the range of telescopes that are used to observe them.
360 pages, index, references
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 19, 1987 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521339070 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 360 |
| Dimensions | 190 × 235 × 23 mm · 658 g |
| Language | English |