Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)

Modern astronomy has been characterized by an enormous growth in data acquisition - from new technologies in telescopes, detectors, and computation. One can now compile catalogs of tens or hundreds of millions of stars or galaxies and databases from satellite-based observations are reaching terabit proportions. This wealth of data gives rise to statistical challenges not previously encountered in astronomy. This book is the result of a workshop held at Pennsylvania State University in August 1991 that brought together leading astronomers and statisticians to consider statistical challenges encountered in modern astronomical research. The chapters have all been thoroughly revised in the light of the discussions at the conference, and some of the lively discussion is recorded here as well.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	1992
Editors:	Eric D. Feigelson • G. Jogesh Babu
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	528
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
ISBN-13:	978-1-4613-9292-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Thermodynamics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Statistical physics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Astrophysics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Geophysics Promotions
LSN:	1-4613-9292-6
Barcode:	9781461392927

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