Modern Astrometry [Hardcover]

Jean Kovalevsky (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 354042380X | ISBN-13: 978-3540423805 | Publication Date: March 5, 2002 | Edition: 2nd

An introduction to practical astrometry, dealing with the determination of positions, motions, distances and dimensions of celestial bodies ranging from quasars to artificial satellites. For this 2nd edition, the release of the Hipparcos and Tycho catalogs, the rise in CCD astrometry and the adoption of a new celestial reference frame by the IAU led to a significant modification of the text. And, especially, the outlook for astrometry has been completely rewritten.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews"The book offers a general introduction to the field of astrometry in which objectives and methods of astrometry are described, including the fundamental knowledge in physical and atmospheric optics required to understand performances of astrometric instruments and properties of data or images collected (...). The volume is well written, up-to-date, and will be welcomed by most professionals and students." Astrophysical Letters and Communications ."..Well-written and immensely readable. Modern Astrometry should be available to all students of astronomy." Irish Astronomical Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

The book is an introduction to practical astrometry, dealing with the determination of positions, motions, distances and dimensions of celestial bodies ranging from quasars to artificial satellites. The main part is devoted to the description of instruments and observing techniques, and also includes the basic properties of optical instruments and a detailed description of the atmospheric effects on observations. A brief summary of the main phenomena in positional astronomy and of data treatment is given. Although classical astrometric methods are described, emphasis is put on new, more precise techniques such as CCD, optical and radio interferometry, space astrometry, etc. For this 2nd edition, the release of the Hipparcos and Tycho catalogs, the rise in CCD astrometry and the adoption of a new celestial reference frame by the IAU led to a significant modification of the text. And, especially, the outlook for astrometry has been completely rewritten.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 390 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (March 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 354042380X
• ISBN-13: 978-3540423805
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,654,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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