SPIE - Field Guide to Astronomical Instrumentation
| Organization: | SPIE |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2015 |
| Page Count: | 158 |
scope:
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.
Authors: Keller, Christoph U.