This Field Guide is a concise, organized reference that explains the functions and configurations of astronomical instrumentation. It provides an overview of aspects of astronomical instrumentation from principles of general optics and optical design to optical manufacturing and systems engineering.
Practitioners will also gain valuable information on polarimeters, interferometers, coronagraphs, cryogenics, software, and more.
- ISBN13 9781628411775
- Publish Date 30 September 2015
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint SPIE Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 156
- Language English