Infra Red Astronomy

Author : David L. Clements
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482237276

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Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat by David L. Clements Pdf

Uncover the Secrets of the Universe Hidden at Wavelengths beyond Our Optical Gaze William Herschel’s discovery of infrared light in 1800 led to the development of astronomy at wavelengths other than the optical. Infrared Astronomy – Seeing the Heat: from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory explores the work in astronomy that relies on observations in the infrared. Author David L. Clements, a distinguished academic and science fiction writer, delves into how the universe works, from the planets in our own Solar System to the universe as a whole. The book first presents the major telescopes in the world of observational infrared astronomy, explains how infrared light is detected through various kinds of telescopes, and describes practical problems that send infrared astronomers to the tops of mountains and their telescopes into orbit and beyond. Much of the book focuses on what infrared astronomers find in their observations. You’ll discover what infrared astronomy reveals about the planets, moons, and other bodies that constitute our Solar System; star formation and stellar evolution; the processes that shape galaxies; and dark energy and dark matter. Infrared astronomy has revolutionized our understanding of the universe and has become essential in studying cosmology. Accessible to amateur astronomers, this book presents an overview of the science and technology associated with infrared astronomy. With color figures, it shows you how infrared astronomy provides insights into the workings of the universe that are unavailable at other wavelengths.

Author : Ian S. Glass
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999-08-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521633850

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Handbook of Infrared Astronomy by Ian S. Glass Pdf

A clear and concise practical handbook on all aspects of infrared astronomy, for graduate students, researchers and keen amateurs.

Author : A. Mampaso,M. Prieto,F. Sánchez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521548101

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Infrared Astronomy by A. Mampaso,M. Prieto,F. Sánchez Pdf

An excellent introduction and thorough review of developments in this wide-ranging field of research.

Author : David L. Clements
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482237283

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Infrared Astronomy - Seeing the Heat by David L. Clements Pdf

Uncover the Secrets of the Universe Hidden at Wavelengths beyond Our Optical GazeWilliam Herschel's discovery of infrared light in 1800 led to the development of astronomy at wavelengths other than the optical. Infrared Astronomy - Seeing the Heat: from William Herschel to the Herschel Space Observatory explores the work in astronomy that relies on

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on a Strategy to Optimize the U.S. Optical and Infrared System in the Era of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309371896

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Optimizing the U.S. Ground-Based Optical and Infrared Astronomy System by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on a Strategy to Optimize the U.S. Optical and Infrared System in the Era of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) Pdf

New astronomical facilities, such as the under-construction Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and planned 30-meter-class telescopes, and new instrumentation on existing optical and infrared (OIR) telescopes, hold the promise of groundbreaking research and discovery. How can we extract the best science from these and other astronomical facilities in an era of potentially flat federal budgets for both the facilities and the research grants? Optimizing the U.S. Ground-Based Optical and Infrared Astronomy System provides guidance for these new programs that align with the scientific priorities and the conclusions and recommendations of two National Research Council (NRC) decadal surveys, New Worlds, New Horizons for Astronomy and Astrophysics and Vision and Voyages for Planetary Sciences in the Decade 2013-2022, as well as other NRC reports. This report describes a vision for a U.S. OIR System that includes a telescope time exchange designed to enhance science return by broadening access to capabilities for a diverse community, an ongoing planning process to identify and construct next generation capabilities to realize decadal science priorities, and near-term critical coordination, planning, and instrumentation needed to usher in the era of LSST and giant telescopes.

Author : Michael Werner,Peter Eisenhardt
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691191966

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More Things in the Heavens by Michael Werner,Peter Eisenhardt Pdf

A sweeping tour of the infrared universe as seen through the eyes of NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope Astronomers have been studying the heavens for thousands of years, but until recently much of the cosmos has been invisible to the human eye. Launched in 2003, the Spitzer Space Telescope has brought the infrared universe into focus as never before. Michael Werner and Peter Eisenhardt are among the scientists who worked for decades to bring this historic mission to life. Here is their inside story of how Spitzer continues to carry out cutting-edge infrared astronomy to help answer fundamental questions that have intrigued humankind since time immemorial: Where did we come from? How did the universe evolve? Are we alone? In this panoramic book, Werner and Eisenhardt take readers on a breathtaking guided tour of the cosmos in the infrared, beginning in our solar system and venturing ever outward toward the distant origins of the expanding universe. They explain how astronomers use the infrared to observe celestial bodies that are too cold or too far away for their light to be seen by the eye, to conduct deep surveys of galaxies as they appeared at the dawn of time, and to peer through dense cosmic clouds that obscure major events in the life cycles of planets, stars, and galaxies. Featuring many of Spitzer’s spectacular images, More Things in the Heavens provides a thrilling look at how infrared astronomy is aiding the search for exoplanets and extraterrestrial life, and transforming our understanding of the history and evolution of our universe.

Author : Rosa Poggiani
Publisher : Springer
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319447322

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Optical, Infrared and Radio Astronomy by Rosa Poggiani Pdf

This textbook presents the established sciences of optical, infrared, and radio astronomy as distinct research areas, focusing on the science targets and the constraints that they place on instrumentation in the different domains. It aims to bridge the gap between specialized books and practical texts, presenting the state of the art in different techniques. For each type of astronomy, the discussion proceeds from the orders of magnitude for observable quantities that drive the building of instrumentation and the development of advanced techniques. The specific telescopes and detectors are then presented, together with the techniques used to measure fluxes and spectra. Finally, the instruments and their limits are discussed to assist readers in choice of setup, planning and execution of observations, and data reduction. The volume also includes worked examples and problem sets to improve student understanding; tables and figures in chapters su mmarize the state of the art of instrumentation and techniques.

Author : David A. Allen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951000475659X

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Infrared, the New Astronomy by David A. Allen Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Space astronomy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030019777

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A Scientific Program for Infrared, Submillimeter and Radio Astronomy from Space by Anonim Pdf

Author : John K. Davies
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319235790

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The Life Story of an Infrared Telescope by John K. Davies Pdf

Written by one of the astronomers who 'lived the dream' of working there this book is a restrospectively expanded diary featuring the 'birth and long life' of what was a truely innovative telescope. Based on input received from people involved in its planning, building, operation, and many scientists who observed with it, the author tells this success story of The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT). Conceived in the mid 1970's as a cheap and cheerful light-bucket for the newly emerging field of infrared astronomy it has re-invented itself once a decade to remain at the forefront of infrared astronomy for more than 30 years. Even in 2012 / 2013, when ironically it faced almost certain closure, it remained one of the most scientifically productive telescopes in the world. Everybody, including amateur and professional astronomers, interested in real astronomy projects will enjoy reading that story and meet (again) the persons who lived it.

Author : Gordon C. Augason,Hyron Spinrad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Infrared astronomy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024763083

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Infrared Astronomy Review for the Astronomy Subcommittee of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by Gordon C. Augason,Hyron Spinrad Pdf

Author : Ian S. McLean
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401110709

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Infrared Astronomy with Arrays by Ian S. McLean Pdf

The idea for another conference on the theme of Infrared Astronomy with Arrays actually goes back to March 1987. At a party held in my home at the end of the Hilo conference, excitement was running high and everyone present was in favor of another meeting. I recall suggesting to Al Fowler that the next meeting could be in Tucson. Despite Al's reply to the effect that Hawaii was a much nicer location, a meeting was held in Tucson three years later. That meeting focussed more on the astrophysics which had been accomplished with the detectors, rather than on techniques and methods. However, it was already apparent in February of 1990 that a new generation of larger m arrays would soon supersede the 64x64 class of devices and so, having just moved from the UK Infrared Telescope unit in Hawaii to join with Eric Becklin in his move to UCLA, it seemed to me that another Hilo-style conference was appropriate, and Eric agreed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Astronomy by Anonim Pdf

Author : F. Casoli,J. Lequeux,F. David
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540455738

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Astronomie spatiale infrarouge, aujourd'hui et demain Infrared space astronomy, today and tomorrow by F. Casoli,J. Lequeux,F. David Pdf

This book brings together the lectures given at the Les Houches summer school "Infrared space astronomy, today and tomorrow". It gives a wide overview of infrared astronomy, a wavelength domain crucial for studies of the solar system, stars at the beginning and end of their lives, interstellar matter and galaxies at all distances. Recent developments in observational techniques have been tremendous. The first contributions give an introduction to the basic physical processes and methods of detection and data processing. They are followed by a series of lectures dealing with the wide variety of astronomical objects that can be seen in the infrared.

Author : S.J. Bell Burnell,J.K. Davies,R.S. Stobie
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401126809

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Next Generation Infrared Space Observatory by S.J. Bell Burnell,J.K. Davies,R.S. Stobie Pdf

Infrared astronomy has undergone an enormous revolution during the last decade. Despite the great technical difficulties of building detectors in a cryogenic environment, the scientific advances in infrared astronomy have been astounding. In the near future many more advances can be expected from still newer developments in telescope and detector designs. High quality detector arrays and passively cooled telescopes are very promising techniques for achieving considerably larger apertures. This volume contains the refereed papers from the workshop on 'Next Generation Infrared Observatory', dealing with all new aspects of future infrared telescopes.