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Modern astrometry

J. Kovalevsky

(Astronomy and astrophysics library)

Springer-Verlag, c1995

  • : gw : alk. paper
  • : us : alk. paper

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This introduction to practical astrometry deals with the determination of the positions, motions, distances and dimensions of celestial bodies ranging from quasars to artificial satellites. The main part is devoted to a description of instruments and observing techniques. It also sketches the actual treatment of observations of physical quantities, and deals with the basic properties of optical instruments. A detailed description is given of the atmospheric effects on observations. Although classical astrometric methods (photography, meridian circles, astrolabes) are described, emphasis is placed on new, more precise techniques such as CCD, optical and radio interferometry, and space astrometry.

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  • NCID
    BA2425314X
  • ISBN
    • 3540570233
    • 0387570233
  • LCCN
    94040219
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Berlin ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 352 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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