Introduction to Astronomical Photometry
2nd Edition
Published on 26. April 2007
Book
Hardback
450 pages
978-0-521-84711-7 (ISBN)
Description
Completely updated, this second edition gives a broad review of astronomical photometry to provide an understanding of astrophysics from a data-based perspective. It explains the underlying principles of the instruments used, and the applications and inferences derived from measurements. Each chapter has been fully revised to account for the latest developments, including the use of CCDs. Highly illustrated, this book provides an overview and historical background of the subject before reviewing the main themes within astronomical photometry. The central chapters focus on the practical design of the instruments and methodology used. The book concludes by discussing specialised topics in stellar astronomy, concentrating on the information derived from the analysis of the light curves of variable stars and close binary systems. It includes numerous bibliographic notes and a glossary of terms. It is ideal for graduate students, academic researchers and advanced amateurs interested in practical and observational astronomy.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews from the first edition: 'This book usefully fills a gap between a simple popularist approach to photometry and a full-scale research monograph, and is a perfect starting-point for more advanced levels.' Europe Astronomy '... good practical guide to the many pitfalls involved in calibrating the instrumental colour equation, full of sensible advice in program design and error analysis.' The Observatory 'Budding's book is a particularly good introduction to the art and science of photometry ... The presentation is very good throughout and I would recommend the book to any astronomer interested in photometry.' Nick James, Astronomy Now '... a major rewrite of the first edition and includes much new material. ... this new edition recognises the important role which CCDs now play in this field. ... it is well written and readable and will repay careful study with a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of photometry than is offered by some other introductory texts. ... a comprehensive set of bibliographical notes and a list of references ... enable the reader to seek further information ... and greatly extend the usefulness of the book.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association '...well indexed ...this book has considerable breadth and depth, and will repay detailed study.' The ObservatoryMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
100 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
801 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-84711-7 (9780521847117)
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Edwin Budding | Osman Demircan
Introduction to Astronomical Photometry
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Edwin Budding
Introduction to Astronomical Photometry
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08/2005
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Persons
Edwin Budding is a Research Fellow at the Carter Observatory, New Zealand, and a Visiting Professor at the Canakkale University, Turkey. Osman Demircan is Head of the Physics Department and Director of Ulupinar Observatory of Canakkale University, Turkey.
Content
Preface; 1. Overview; 2. Introduction; 3. Underlying essentials; 4. Themes of astronomical photometry; 5. Practicalities; 6. Procedures; 7. Basic light curve analysis; 8. Periodic changes in variable stars; 9. Close binary systems; 10. Spotted stars; 11. Pulsating stars; Index.