Synopses & Reviews
This book combines general principles and technical details of the major scientific discoveries made by each mission, and the types of astronomy carries out by each satellite (x-ray, gamma-ray, ultraviolet, infrared and millimeter and radio).
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [299]-307) and index.
Table of Contents
Astronomy from Space: Why and How?
X-Ray Astronomy.
Gamma-Ray Astronomy Ultraviolet and Extreme Ultraviolet Astronomy.
Optical Astronomy from Space.
Infrared and Submillimetre Astronomy.
Radio Astronomy from Space.
Some Future Possibilities.
Bibliography.
Index.