Introduction to astronomical spectroscopy

"The book introduces graduate students and young researchers of astronomy and physics to the techniques and methods of astronomical spectroscopy. It covers spectroscopic methods in all branches of astronomy, including optical astronomy, radio astronomy, and astronomy at X-ray and gamma-ray wave...

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Main Author: Appenzeller, Immo (Author)
Format: Book/Monograph
Language:English
Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 2013
Series:Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers 9
In: Cambridge observing handbooks for research astronomers (9)

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Author Notes:Immo Appenzeller
Table of Contents:
  • Historical remarksSpectroscopy in present-day astronomy
  • Basic physics of spectral measurements
  • Optical-range grafting and prism spectrometers
  • Other techniques for the optical spectral range
  • Preparing and reducing optical observation
  • UV, X-ray, and gamma spectroscopy
  • Spectroscopy at radio wavelengths
  • Special techniques of the FIR and submillimeter range
  • New developments and future prospects.