This book is designed for upper division courses in astronomy and as a reference for science professionals. The subject areas of astronomy and astrophysics have grown tremendously during the last few decades. New developments in radio astronomy and recent data retrieved from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have resulted in many discoveries and created new interest in the study of the universe. Using four-color throughout, Astronomy & Astrophysics describes the different techniques and instruments employed in the study of the universe and the results obtained with discussion on both theory and observation. The book covers topics such as, "minor" planets, radio astronomy, astronomical telescopes, measurement of solar brightness distribution, black holes, and the Einstein effect. A CD-ROM with color figures and simulations accompanies the book.
The subjects of astronomy and astrophysics have grown tremendously in
scope during the last three decades. In fact, over the past few years there has
been an explosive growth of these subjects, in particular, about new ideas
and concepts as well as a large increase in available information and data in all
of the solar technologies. This demands for a comprehensive textbook describing
the present state of knowledge, offering the different techniques and instruments
developed in this relatively young science. It is hoped that the present book will
fulfill this requirement to a large extent.
The subject may be treated traditionally under a single banner; however, at
the present level of our understanding it can be well classified into two distinct
parts: (i) different techniques and instruments employed and the results obtained
thereof and (ii) purely theoretical approaches. The present volume deals in a
comprehensive manner both the categories where suitable texts are highly lacking.
This volume has been prepared primarily for post-graduate students of different
universities, though many of the sections will prove useful for practicing engineers
and scientists actively engaged in advanced research.
To ensure the highest degree of reliability, besides a large number of reference
books, we have consulted freely with many specialists who have provided an
up-to-date overview of their areas and have given very valuable information
and ideas. The authors are grateful for their indirect contribution to the text. We
would like to acknowledge Sri Dibyendu Joardar, for drawing many complicated
diagrams. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest
gratitude to many of the astronomers .
Hello, my name is Vaibhav Saraswat. I'm a 23 year old self-employed Science lover from India.
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