Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy (Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics)

by C . R . Kitchin (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $65.77

  Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with an explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, this book introduces the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation. It describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.