Publisher description for Observing the universe : a guide to observational astronomy and planetary science / edited by Andrew J. Norton ; authors, W. Alan Cooper ... [et al.].
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Introducing a range of useful techniques and skills for those wishing to undertake observational work in astronomy and planetary science, this book covers the principles of telescopes and detectors, photometry and spectroscopy and microscopy techniques for analyzing samples. Fully self-contained, it will be a valuable guide for undergraduate students of astronomy and planetary science, as well as amateur astronomers.
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