Carlos Jaschek
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2011
9780521177283
Data in Astronomy
Specificaties
Paperback, 214 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2011
ISBN13: 9780521177283
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Originally published in 1989, this book provides a comprehensive account of how to handle astronomical data. Descriptions of data acquisition, handling, and interpretation are included. The advice starts with chapters on observatories and observations, followed by discussions on the archiving of data and its presentation in the literature. There are many useful suggestions on the nomenclature of astronomical objects, and descriptions of the astronomical catalogues. Three chapters concentrate on databases and astronomical data centres. Finally the author comments on publication and the growth of astronomical data. The clear advice given in this book will be of interest to professional astronomers and graduate students who handle data.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780521177283
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:214
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations for bibliographic references; 1. Observations; 2. Observatories; 3. Data; 4. Archiving of observations; 5. Presentation of astronomical data; 6. Designation of astronomical objects; 7. Catalogues; 8. The growth of data; 9. Data banks and data bases; 10. Data centres; 11. The publication of scientific information; 12. The growth of scientific information; 13. International data organizations; Index.