Synopsis
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 begins by building the fundamental concepts, theories of creation of the universe, formation of stars and galaxies, mysterious objects of the sky etc. Simultaneously it elaborates the instrumentation and observational schemes in both radio and optical. Finally, the current and future scopes of radio astronomy, new instrumental developments and supporting instrumentations like radio frequency interference monitoring setup and analysis have been explained in details which are rarely found in other texts. A CD-ROM with color figures and simulations accompanies the book. FEATURES Uses spectacular four-color photos throughout the book. Includes several chapters on radio astronomy and covers additional equipment for supporting radio astronomy like spectrum monitoring & data analysis, and some new instrumental developments for broadening the spectrum of the radio telescopes. Covers minor planets, the Big-Bang theory, black holes, the Einstein effect, and more. Accompanied by a CD-ROM containing simulations, color figures, and more. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Astronomical Universe & Basic Techniques of Radio Astronomy. 2. The Solar System. 3. The Atmospheres of Planets. 4. Origin of the Earth and the Solar System. 5. The Stars in the Sky. 6. The Sun as a Star. 7. Astronomical Telescopes. 8. How to Observe the Sun. 9. Observing the Sun with the Coronagraph. 10. Solar Eclipses and Studying the Corona. 11. Measurement of Solar Flux Density. 12. Measurement of Solar
About the Author
A.B. Bhattacharya obtained his Ph.D. in 1980 from the University of Calcutta and Post-Doc. in 1986 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Presently he is a Professor in the Department of Physics, University of Kalyani. He worked in close collaboration with the leading laboratories like Lincoln Laboratory, Milestone Hill Observatory, Earth Atmospheric, and Planetary Science Division of MIT, USA. He has published more than 140 research papers and guided many Ph.D. students. He is a reviewer of many Scientific Journals. Professor Bhattacharya is a fellow of the Institute of the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers. His field of interest is Solar Radio Astronomy, Radar Techniques, Fuzzy Logic Applications, Image Processing and Remote Sensing. S. Joardar completed his B.Tech. (Electronics Engg.) in 1988 from NIT Calicut and M.S. (Electrical Engg.) in 1992 from IIT Madras. Thereafter he joined the GMRT (Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research as a Scientific Officer. He is a fellow of the Institute of the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers and his major field of work has been in Microwaves, Antennas, Astronomical Radio Spectrographs, RFI instrumentations and Data Analysis for Radio Astronomy. R. Bhattacharya did her PhD. work with Professor M.K. Das Gupta, the pioneer and renowned Radio Astronomer, from the Center of Advanced Study in Radio Physics and Electronics, University of Calcutta. Presently she is serving as a Reader in the Department of Environmental Science, University of Kalyani. She has published more than 60 research papers and guided several Ph.D. students. She is the co-author of four text books written for Science and Engineering students.
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