Title Introduction to astronomical photometry Author(s) Edwin Budding Edition 2nd (A#21576) Publication Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1993. Description xiii,272p.; A#21576 - xvi, 434p. Series (Cambridge Observing Handboks for Research Astronomers) Abstract Note Completely updated, this second edition gives a broad review of astronomical photometry to provide an understanding of astrophysics from a data-based perspective. It explains the underlying principles of the instruments used, and the applications and inferences derived from measurements. Each chapter has been fully revised to account for the latest developments, including the use of CCDs. Highly illustrated, this book provides an overview and historical background of the subject before reviewing the main themes within astronomical photometry. The central chapters focus on the practical design of the instruments and methodology used. The book concludes by discussing specialised topics in stellar astronomy, concentrating on the information derived from the analysis of the light curves of variable stars and close binary systems. It includes numerous bibliographic notes and a glossary of terms. It is ideal for graduate students, academic researchers and advanced amateurs interested in practical and observational astronomy. ISBN,Price 9780511536175 : SP 45.00(EB) Classification 520.82 Keyword(s) 1. ASTROMETRY 2. ASTRONOMICAL PHOTOMETRY 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Item Type Book Multi-Media Links Click here for online book Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location 009084   520.82/BUD/009084  On Shelf     021576   520.82/BUD/021576  On Shelf     OB0141   520.82/BUD/OB0141  On Shelf     +Copy Specific Information