Observational Astronomy

by D. Scott Birney and Guillermo González

Book Overview

The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically important publications and modern electronic databases. The book builds on a fundamental discussion of the basics of light and the effects of the atmosphere on astronomical observations. Chapters...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521853702
• ISBN13: 9780521853705
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.9" x 9.7"