A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available. With clarity and directness, it then describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, the interstellar medium, and galaxies, giving an immediate appeal to beginners.
| ISBN: | 9781138406292 |
| Publication date: | 27th July 2017 |
| Author: | CR Kitchin |
| Publisher: | CRC Press an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Genres: |
Life sciences: general issues Astrophysics |
A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available.
Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy features in the following genres: Life sciences: general issues, Astrophysics
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Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy was written by CR Kitchin and published by CRC Press an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics series
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