02246nam a22003138a 4500 CR9780511794810 UkCbUP 20180107143413.0 m|||||o||d|||||||| cr|||||||||||| 100709s2010||||enk s ||1 0|eng|d 9780511794810 (ebook) 9780521763868 (hardback) 9780521747684 (paperback) UkCbUP UkCbUP rda QB145 .C525 2010 522 22 Chromey, Frederick R., author. To Measure the Sky : An Introduction to Observational Astronomy / [electronic resource] Frederick R. Chromey. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010. 1 online resource (462 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Oct 2015). With a lively yet rigorous and quantitative approach, Frederick R. Chromey introduces the fundamental topics in optical observational astronomy for undergraduates. Focussing on the basic principles of light detection, telescope optics, coordinate systems and data analysis, students are introduced to modern astronomical observation techniques and measurements. Cutting-edge technologies such as advanced CCD detectors and adaptive optics are presented through the physical principles on which they are based, helping students understand the power of modern space and ground-based telescopes, and the motivations and limitations of future development. Discussion of statistics and measurement uncertainty enables students to confront the important questions of data quality. With a purposeful structure and clear approach, this is an essential resource for all students of observational astronomy. 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. Print version: 9780521763868 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511794810 Cambridge Books Online 236545 236545