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The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres

Authors

David F. Gray, Western University, Ontario
Published 2021

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This textbook describes the equipment, observational techniques, and analysis used in the investigation of stellar photospheres. Now in its fourth edition, the text has been thoroughly updated and revised to be more accessible to students. New figures have been added to illustrate key concepts, while diagrams have been redrawn and refreshed throughout. The book starts by developing the tools of analysis, and then demonstrates how they can be applied. Topics covered include radiation transfer, models of stellar photospheres, spectroscopic equipment,…

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  • Leads the reader through the primary tools and observing techniques used to understand stellar spectra, supported by extensive observations and analysis of real stars
  • Each chapter concludes with exercises that allow the reader to directly engage with the content and deepen their understanding
  • This new edition features the latest developments in the area, alongside an extensive update of the references to the published literature

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