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The second edition of this popular text provides undergraduates with a quantitative yet accessible introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy. The text clearly links recent developments in ground- and space-based telescopes observatory and instrument design adaptive optics and detector technologies to the more modest telescopes and detectors that students may use themselves. Beginning with reviews of the most relevant physical concepts and an introduction to elementary statistics students are given the firm theoretical foundation they need. New topics including an expanded treatment of spectroscopy Gaia the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and photometry at large redshifts bring the text up to date. Historical development of topics and quotations emphasize that astronomy is both a scientific and a human endeavour while extensive end-of-chapter exercises facilitate the students practical learning experience.
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The second edition of this popular text provides undergraduates with a quantitative yet accessible introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy. The text clearly links recent developments in ground- and space-based telescopes observatory and instrument design adaptive optics and detector technologies to the more modest telescopes and detectors that students may use themselves. Beginning with reviews of the most relevant physical concepts and an introduction to elementary statistics students are given the firm theoretical foundation they need. New topics including an expanded treatment of spectroscopy Gaia the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and photometry at large redshifts bring the text up to date. Historical development of topics and quotations emphasize that astronomy is both a scientific and a human endeavour while extensive end-of-chapter exercises facilitate the students practical learning experience.
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The second edition of this popular text provides undergraduates with a quantitative yet accessible introduction to the physical principles underlying the collection and analysis of observational data in contemporary optical and infrared astronomy. The text clearly links recent developments in ground- and space-based telescopes observatory and instrument design adaptive optics and detector technologies to the more modest telescopes and detectors that students may use themselves. Beginning with reviews of the most relevant physical concepts and an introduction to elementary statistics students are given the firm theoretical foundation they need. New topics including an expanded treatment of spectroscopy Gaia the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and photometry at large redshifts bring the text up to date. Historical development of topics and quotations emphasize that astronomy is both a scientific and a human endeavour while extensive end-of-chapter exercises facilitate the students practical learning experience.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in To Measure the Sky?
Mathematics and Science > Astronomy, space and time > Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods
Where can I read a sample of To Measure the Sky?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107572560
Who is/are the Author/s of the book To Measure the Sky?
Frederick R. Chromey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
To Measure the Sky is available as paperback(ISBN 9781107572560)