This text was written to provide students of astronomy and engineers an understanding of optical science--the study of the generation, propagation, control, and measurement of optical radiation--as it applies to telescopes and instruments for astronomical research in the areas o…
Written by a recognized expert in the field, this clearly presented, well-illustrated book provides both advanced level students and professionals with an authoritative, thorough presentation of the characteristics, including advantages and limitations, of telescopes and spectro…
Observational astrophysics
by Léna, Pierre, Mugnier, Laurent, Lyle, S.
fromAstronomy and astrophysics library
An illustrated Arabic treatise, with an English translation and detailed commentary, on the construction of over 100 various astronomical instruments, many of which are otherwise unknown to specialists. It was composed by Najm al-Din al-Misri, a rather shadowy figure, in Cairo a…
"Long used in undergraduate and introductory graduate courses, Astrophysical Techniques, Seventh Edition provides an accessible yet comprehensive account of the innovate instruments, detectors, and techniques employed in astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasizing the underlying uni…
