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041			_aeng
084			_aB9:6 N5;1 TC _qCSL
100			_aSmith, Robert C. _91104416
245		0	_aObservational astrophysics
260			_aCambridge, _bCambridge University Press: _c1995.
300			_axxiv, 443p. _b: ill.
500			_aAppendix 397-430p.; Index 431-443p.
520			_aCombining a critical account of observational methods (telescopes and instrumentation) with a lucid description of the Universe, including stars, galaxies and cosmology, Smith provides a comprehensive introduction to the whole of modern astrophysics beyond the solar system. The first half describes the techniques used by astronomers to observe the Universe: optical telescopes and instruments are discussed in detail, but observations at all wavelengths are covered, from radio to gamma-rays. After a short interlude describing the appearance of the sky at all wavelengths, the role of positional astronomy is highlighted. In the second half, a clear description is given of the contents of the Universe, including accounts of stellar evolution and cosmological models. Fully illustrated throughout, with exercises given in each chapter, this textbook provides a thorough introduction to astrophysics for all physics undergraduates, and a valuable background for physics graduates turning to research in astronomy.
650			_a Astrophysics techniques _91104417
650			_a Fog _91104418
650			_a Observational astrophysics _91104419
650			_a Optical telescope _91104420
650			_aPhysics _91104421
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