| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 151 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Physical basics of spectroscopy -- 2. Electron transitions and formation of the spectra -- 3. Quantum mechanical aspects of spectroscopy -- 4. Types and function of dispersive elements -- 5. Types and function of spectrographs -- 6. Recording of the spectra -- 7. Processing of recorded spectra -- 8. Calibration of the spectra -- 9. Analysis of the spectra -- 10. Temperature and luminosity -- 11. Expansion and contraction -- 12. Rotation and orbital elements -- 13. Gravity, abundance and magnetic fields -- 14. Analysis of emission nebulae -- 15. Amateurs and astronomical science -- Appendix A: Abbreviations, acronyms and common units -- Appendix B: Absolute magnitudes of main sequence stars -- Appendix C: The solar echelle spectrum : an aid to orientation -- Appendix D: Flip mirror and calibration light source |
| Summary |
This accessible guide presents the astrophysical concepts behind astronomical spectroscopy, covering both the theory and the practical elements of recording, processing, analysing and interpreting your spectra. It covers astronomical objects, such as stars, planets, nebulae, novae, supernovae, and events such as eclipses and comet passages. Suitable for anyone with only a little background knowledge and access to amateur-level equipment, the guide's many illustrations, sketches and figures will help you understand and practice this scientifically important and growing field of amateur astronomy, up to the level of Pro-Am collaborations. Accessible to non-academics, it benefits many groups from novices and learners in astronomy clubs, to advanced students and teachers of astrophysics. This volume is the perfect companion to the Spectral Atlas for Amateur Astronomers, which provides detailed commented spectral profiles of more than 100 astronomical objects |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Künstlergruppe Spektrum gnd |
| Subject |
Spectrum analysis.
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Stars -- Spectra.
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Amateur astronomy.
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Amateur astronomy
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Spectrum analysis
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Stars -- Spectra
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Spektroskopie
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Astrospektroskopie
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Himmelsbeobachtung
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Stern
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Walker, Richard, 1951- author.
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| LC no. |
2016036436 |
| ISBN |
9781316694435 |
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1316694437 |
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1316731103 |
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9781316731109 |
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