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This book provides an introduction to X-ray and Gamma-ray astronomy and reviews the Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) classification, the emission processes in AGN, the optics and the detectors employed in X-ray and Gamma-ray astronomy, and the past, present, and future X-ray and Gamma-ray missions.
Handbook of X-ray Astronomy. Edited by. Keith A. Arnaud ,', Randall K. Smith and Aneta Siemiginowska3. CRESST, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Astronomy Department, University of Maryland 3, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Contents. Introduction. 1 Optics. Schwartz. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 X-ray reflection. 1.3 X-ray Mirrors.
- Keith A. Arnaud, Randall K. Smith, Aneta Siemiginowska
- 2011
Dec 12, 2023 · “Astronomy For Dummies” offers instructions on how to find constellations, navigate the night sky, and comprehend how celestial objects move. It presents the idea of the celestial sphere, star...
11 Citations. 2 Altmetric. About this book. This book highlights a comprehensive coverage of X‐ray and Gamma‐ray astrophysics. The first and the second parts discuss, respectively, X-ray and Gamma-ray experimental techniques and observatories. The third part is devoted to science, including galactic and extragalactic sources.
Introduction. It may be obvious why visible astronomy utilizes images, but it is illustrative to consider the value of focusing to X-ray astronomy. A list of advantages offered by the best possible two-dimensional angular resolution would include: (i) Resolving sources with small angular separation and distinguishing different regions of the ...
From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with gorgeous full-color photographs, Astronomy For Dummies provides an easy-to-follow introduction to the night sky.
- Stephen P. Maran
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Oct 19, 2019 · A beginner's guide to astronomy features information about the solar system as well as star maps and a monthly guide locating the planets in the sky. Includes index.
