Fundamentals of astronomy [2nd ed.] (Record no. 565388)
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| control field | OSt |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780367253202 |
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| Transcribing agency | IIT Kanpur |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | eng |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 520 |
| Item number | B234f2 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Barbieri, Cesare |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Fundamentals of astronomy [2nd ed.] |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Cesare Barbieri and Ivano Bertini |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | 2nd ed. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Name of publisher | CRC Press |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Place of publication | Boca Raton |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | xvii, 328p |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Providing a broad overview of foundational concepts, this second edition of Fundamentals of Astronomy covers topics ranging from spherical astronomy to reference systems, and celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy.<br/><br/>It expounds arguments of classical astronomy that provided the foundation for modern astrometry, whilst presenting the latest results of the very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI) radio technique, optical interferometers and satellites such as Hipparcos and GAIA, and recent resolutions of the IAU and IERS regarding precession, forced and free nutation, and Earth figure and rotation.<br/><br/>Concepts of general relativity are explored, such as the advance of Mercury’s perihelion, light deflection and black holes, in addition to the physical properties, orbits, and ephemerides of planets, comets and asteroids with an extension to visual binary stars orbital reconstruction. Extrasolar planets are also discussed, with reference to radial velocity and transits measurements by ground and space telescopes.<br/><br/>Basic concepts of astronomical photometry, spectroscopy and polarimetry are given, including the influence of the terrestrial atmosphere. Classical works, such as Hipparchus, are mentioned in order to provide a flavor of the historical development of the field.<br/><br/>It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, and engineering. Supplementary and explanatory notes provide readers with references to additional material published in other literature and scientific journals, whilst solved and unsolved exercises allow students to review their understanding of the material.<br/><br/>Features:<br/><br/> Provides an introductory vision of arguments from spherical astronomy to celestial mechanics to astronomical photometry and spectroscopy<br/><br/> Presents the information at an introductory level without sacrificing scientific rigor<br/><br/> Fully updated throughout with the latest results in the field<br/><br/> |
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| Topical Term | Astronomy |
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| Topical Term | Astrophysics |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Bertini, Ivano |
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| Koha item type | Books |
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| General Stacks | PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur | PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur | 22/02/2022 | 2 | 4832.79 | 520 B234f2 | A185580 | 6040.99 | Books |