The long-awaited second edition of this well-received textbook
gives a thorough introduction to observational astronomy. Starting
with the basics of positional astronomy and systems of time, it
continues with charts and catalogs covering both historically
important publications and modern electronic databases. The book
builds on a fundamental discussion of the basics of light and the
effects of the atmosphere on astronomical observations. Chapters
include discussions of optical telescopes, detectors, photometry,
variable stars, astrometry, spectroscopy, and solar observations.
This edition contains new discussions of measurements with CCDs and
appendices give basic statistical methods, useful astronomical
software and websites, and sources of accurate time-calibration
signals. Observational Astronomy is the perfect textbook for upper
level undergraduate or beginning graduate courses on astronomy.
Examples based on real astronomical data are placed throughout the
text. Each of the well-illustrated chapters is supported by a set
of graduated problems and suggestions for further reading.
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