Astronomical spectroscopy for amateurs / Ken M. Harrison.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harrison, Ken M.

Series:

The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series, 1431-9756

Patrick Moore's practical astronomy series, 1431-9756

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomical spectroscopy--Amateurs' manuals.

Astronomical spectroscopy.

Atomic spectroscopy--Amateurs' manuals.

Atomic spectroscopy.

Molecular spectroscopy--Amateurs' manuals.

Molecular spectroscopy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2011.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Astronomical Spectroscopy for Amateurs is a complete guide for amateur astronomers who are looking for a new challenge beyond astrophotography. The book provides a brief overview of the history and development of the spectroscope, then a short introduction to the theory of stellar spectra, including details on the necessary reference spectra required for instrument testing and spectral comparison. The various types of spectroscopes available to the amateur are then described. Later sections cover all aspects of setting up and using various types of commercially available and home-built spectroscopes, starting with basic transmission gratings and going through more complex models, all the way to the sophisticated Littrow design. The final part of the text is about practical spectroscope design and construction. This book uniquely brings together a collection of observing, analyzing, and processing hints and tips that will allow the amateur to build skills in preparing scientifically acceptable spectra data. It covers all aspects of designing, constructing, testing, calibrating, and using a spectroscope and enables the average amateur astronomer to successfully build and use a homemade spectroscope for a fraction of the current commercial cost. As Professor Chris Kitchin said, “If optical spectroscopy had not been invented then fully 75 percent of all astronomical knowledge would be unknown today, and yet the subject itself receives scant attention in astronomical texts.” This book answers that need. It is the practical spectroscopy book that amateur astronomers have been waiting for!

Contents:

Preface

Part I: Introduction to Spectroscopy

Chapter 1: Early Experiments in Spectroscopy

Chapter 2: A History of Astronomical Spectroscopy

Chapter 3: Theory of Spectra

Chapter 4: Prisms, Gratings, and Spectroscopes

Chapter 5: Types of Spectroscopes

Part II: Obtaining and Analyzing Specta

Chapter 6: Setting Up the Spectroscope

Chapter 7: Using Spectroscopes in the Converging Beam

Chapter 8: Reflection Grating Spectroscopes

Chapter 9: Cameras and CCD's

Chapter 10: Processing Spectra

Chapter 11: Amateur Spectroscope Projects

Part III: Spectroscope Design and Construction

Chapter 12: Design Basics

Chapter 13: Prism Spectroscope Designs

Chapter 14: Transmission Grating Spectroscope Designs

Chapter 15: Reflection Grating Spectroscopes Designs.- Chapter 16: Guiding, OAG, and Beam Splitters/Flip Mirrors

Appendix A: Suppliers of Spectroscopes and Accessories

Appendix B: Useful Spectroscopy Forums and Other Websites

Appendix C: Selected Bibliography

Appendix D: Springer Extra Materials and Yahoo Support Group

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes web resources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613088284

9781283088282

1283088282

9781441972392

1441972390

OCLC:

710162239