An introduction to practical astrometry, dealing with the determination of positions, motions, distances and dimensions of celestial bodies - ranging from quasars to artificial satellites. The main part is devoted to the description of optical instruments together with the atmospheric effects on observations. Although classical astrometric methods (photography, meridian circles, astrolabes) are described, the emphasis is firmly laid on new, more precise techniques such as CCD, optical and radio interferometry, and space astrometry. The whole is rounded off by a brief summary of data treatment and of the main phenomena in positional astronomy.
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"The book offers a general introduction to the field of astrometry in which objectives and methods of astrometry are described, including the fundamental knowledge in physical and atmospheric optics required to understand performances of astrometric instruments and properties of data or images collected (...). The volume is well written, up-to-date, and will be welcomed by most professionals and students."
Astrophysical Letters and Communications
"...Well-written and immensely readable. Modern Astrometry should be available to all students of astronomy."
Irish Astronomical Journal
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 23.5 cm
Breite: 15.5 cm
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ISBN-13
978-3-540-57023-3 (9783540570233)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-03138-4
Schweitzer Klassifikation
1 Presentation of Astrometry.- 2 Image Formation.- 3 Atmospheric Effects of Image Formation.- 4 Reduction of Observations.- 5 Small-Field Astrometry.- 6 Meridian Circles.- 7 Equal Altitude Instruments.- 8 Hipparcos.- 9 Very Small Field Astrometry.- 10 Phase Interferometry.- 11 Timing Techniques.- 12 Future of Astrometry.- References.
