Springer, 2007. - 164 pages.
While most amateur astronomers know about the red shift, have a
general idea of the way that the emission and absorption lines in
stellar spectra provide an insight into the atomic processes of the
star, it is unusual to find someone who has any kind of detailed
knowledge. The reason isnt lack on interest far from it but is
because all the books currently available are pitched at
professional astronomers and degree students, and are to say the
least, difficult to read.
This is the first non-technical book on this subject, written
specifically for practical amateur astronomers. It includes all the
science necessary for a qualitative understanding of stellar
spectra, but avoids a mathematical treatment which would alienate
many of its intended readers.
Any amateur astronomer who carries out (or who is interested in)
observational spectroscopy and who wants a non-technical account of
the physical processes which determine the intensity and profile
morphology of lines in stellar spectra will find this is the only
book written specially for him. And of course, "armchair
astronomers" who simply want to understand the physical processes
which shape lines in stellar spectra will find this book equally
fascinating.
Robinson K. Spectroscopy: The Key to the Stars: Reading the Lines in Stellar Spectra
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