The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres - Hardcover

Gray, David F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521851866 ISBN 13: 9780521851862

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Revising topics and results to include the latest research, this updated third edition describes the equipment, observational techniques, and analysis used to investigate stellar photospheres. Topics covered include radiation transfer, models of stellar photospheres, spectroscopic equipment, observing stellar spectra, and techniques for measuring stellar characteristics. The comprehensive textbook is ideal for advanced students of stellar physics. Each chapter contains exercises, and useful real star data and primary references can be found throughout.

About this title

Book Description:

This updated third edition describes the equipment, observational techniques, and analysis used to investigate stellar photospheres. It builds on the successful previous editions, improving the presentation, and revising topics and results to include the latest research. Topics covered include radiation transfer, models of stellar photospheres, spectroscopic equipment, observing stellar spectra, and techniques for measuring stellar characteristics. This comprehensive textbook is ideal for advanced students of stellar physics. Each chapter contains exercises, and useful real star data and primary references can be found throughout.

About the Author:

David F. Gray is Director of the Elginfield Observatory and Professor of Astronomy at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521851866
• ISBN 13: 9780521851862
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 550