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Author | : Richard de Grijs |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2011-09-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0470511796 |
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Distance determination is an essential technique in astronomy, and is briefly covered in most textbooks on astrophysics and cosmology. It is rarely covered as a coherent topic in its own right. When it is discussed the approach is frequently very dry, splitting the teaching into, for example, stars, galaxies and cosmologies, and as a consequence, books lack depth and are rarely comprehensive. Adopting a unique and engaging approach to the subject An Introduction to distance Measurement in Astronomy will take the reader on a journey from the solar neighbourhood to the edge of the Universe, discussing the range of distance measurements methods on the way. The book will focus on the physical processes discussing properties that underlie each method, rather than just presenting a collection of techniques. As well as providing the most compressive account of distance measurements to date, the book will use the common theme of distance measurement to impart basic concepts relevant to a wide variety of areas in astronomy/astrophysics. The book will provide an updated account of the progress made in a large number of subfields in astrophysics, leading to improved distance estimates particularly focusing on the underlying physics. Additionally it will illustrate the pitfalls in these areas and discuss the impact of the remaining uncertainties in the complete understanding of the Universes at large. As a result the book will not only provide a comprehensive study of distance measurement, but also include many recent advances in astrophysics.
Author | : Richard de Grijs |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2011-09-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1119979803 |
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Distance determination is an essential technique in astronomy, and is briefly covered in most textbooks on astrophysics and cosmology. It is rarely covered as a coherent topic in its own right. When it is discussed the approach is frequently very dry, splitting the teaching into, for example, stars, galaxies and cosmologies, and as a consequence, books lack depth and are rarely comprehensive. Adopting a unique and engaging approach to the subject An Introduction to distance Measurement in Astronomy will take the reader on a journey from the solar neighbourhood to the edge of the Universe, discussing the range of distance measurements methods on the way. The book will focus on the physical processes discussing properties that underlie each method, rather than just presenting a collection of techniques. As well as providing the most compressive account of distance measurements to date, the book will use the common theme of distance measurement to impart basic concepts relevant to a wide variety of areas in astronomy/astrophysics. The book will provide an updated account of the progress made in a large number of subfields in astrophysics, leading to improved distance estimates particularly focusing on the underlying physics. Additionally it will illustrate the pitfalls in these areas and discuss the impact of the remaining uncertainties in the complete understanding of the Universes at large. As a result the book will not only provide a comprehensive study of distance measurement, but also include many recent advances in astrophysics.
Author | : Stephen Webb |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1999-03-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781852331061 |
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Recounts the mathematical reasoning which was used to calculate first the size of the earth, then the solar system, and so on up to the universe.
Author | : Richard de Grijs |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-02-13 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9789402416305 |
Download Astronomical Distance Determination in the Space Age Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knowing the distance of an astrophysical object is key to understanding its formation and evolution. Without an accurate distance, we do not know how bright it is, how large it is, or even when it existed. This volume highlights the tremendous amount of recent and continuing research into a myriad of exciting and promising aspects of accurately pinning down the cosmic distance scale, where possible focused on space-based contributions. These papers go one step further, putting the many recent results and new developments into the broader context of the physics driving cosmic distance determination. Thus, the volume will benefit researchers spanning a wide range of expertise, including theorists, observers, and modelers working on a large variety of spatial scales. Originally published in Space Science Reviews in the Topical Collection "Astronomical Distance Determination in the Space Age"
Author | : Stephen Webb |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Cosmological distances |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Dr. Sudipta Das |
Publisher | : RED'SHINE Publication. Pvt. Ltd |
Total Pages | : 141 |
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Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 130442569X |
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Our Universe is majestic, magnificent in its splendour and deeply mysterious at the same time. Throughout this book, we shall try to act as Cosmic Detectives. Through careful observation of some very elementary clues scattered across the sky, we try to gradually discover some of the deepest and darkest secrets or mysteries of the Universe. From our familiar shoreline on the Earth, we dare to venture into the harrowing depths of vast unknown Cosmic abyss. Believe me, it will be a fascinating journey indeed!
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Author | : Frederick R. Chromey |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 461 |
Release | : 2010-05-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 052176386X |
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With a lively yet rigorous and quantitative approach, this textbook introduces the fundamental topics in optical observational astronomy for undergraduates. It explains the theoretical foundations for observational practices and reviews essential physics to support students' mastery of the subject. Student understanding is strengthened through over 120 exercises and problems.
Author | : Michael K. Shepard |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2017-04-27 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 110713174X |
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This accessible handbook demonstrates how reflected light can be measured and used to investigate the properties of Solar System objects.
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