Infrared astronomy – seeing the heat : from William Herschel to the herschel space observatory
by
Clements, David L., author.
Title
:
Infrared astronomy – seeing the heat : from William Herschel to the herschel space observatory
Author
:
Clements, David L., author.
ISBN
:
9780429161421
Edition
:
First edition.
Physical Description
:
1 online resource (290 pages) : 109 illustrations
Contents
:
chapter 1 - Finding the Heat -- chapter 2 - Feeling the Heat -- chapter 3 - Local Heat -- chapter 4 - The Heat of the Stars -- chapter 5 - Young Heat -- chapter 6 - Distant Heat -- chapter 7 - Ancient Heat -- chapter 8 - First Heat -- chapter 9 - Future Heat -- chapter 10 - Further Reading.
Abstract
:
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.
Subject Term
:
Astronomy -- History.
Astronomy.
Infrared astronomy.
NATURE -- Sky Observation.
SCIENCE / Physics.
Added Corporate Author
:
Taylor and Francis.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | [[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]] | Status |
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| Online Library | E-Book | 542124-1001 | QB470 .C54 | | CRC E-Books |