Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods books

Quick and easy math, fundamentals, and general concepts involved in astronomy  Read More >>

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Many important observational clues about our understanding of how stars and planets form in the interior of molecular...  Read More >>

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This text records a meeting which is the start of a long process to ultimately operate new advanced capabilities...  Read More >>

This mission was designed as an as­ trometry mission, but the use of a photon counting detector made it possible...  Read More >>

This book details the methods and techniques employed by non-professional astronomers from all over the world.  Read More >>

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An examination of eclipse expeditions in the context of late Victorian culture.  Read More >>

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The Meade ETX range of telescopes is the most stunningly successful ever for amateur astronomers. Mike Weasner...  Read More >>

Offers an introduction to practical astrometry, dealing with the determination of positions, motions, distances...  Read More >>

Based on a meeting organized by ITESRE/CNR and NASA/GSFC, with support from ASI, this book summarizes past discoveries...  Read More >>

It is organized along topical themes, such as the extragalactic background radiation at different wavelengths, the...  Read More >>

Measurements of the composition of various bodies and particles in the solar system and the galaxy give us a remarkably...  Read More >>

This work considers the available strategies open to astronomers to get rid of the light pollution and minimize...  Read More >>

The Gamma-Ray Astrophysics 2001 Symposium offered the opportunity for participants to discuss important results...  Read More >>

This comprehensive and unique reference work on astro-tomography is based on expanded and suitably edited contributions...  Read More >>

Discussing results from the nine year operation of the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory, this text also includes results...  Read More >>

The book reviews methods for the numerical and statistical analysis of astronomical datasets with particular emphasis...  Read More >>

Gamma-ray astronomy began in the mid-1960s with balloon satellite, and, at very high photon energies, also with...  Read More >>

As the 21st century begins, gravitational wave astronomy is poised for unprecedented expansion and discovery. This...  Read More >>

Conceived more than six years ago, this book took much effort to develop, and several updates in parts of the book...  Read More >>

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