Using SI Units in Astronomy
- Author: Richard Dodd, Victoria University of Wellington
- Date Published: December 2011
- availability: Available
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521769174
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A multitude of measurement units exist within astronomy, some of which are unique to the subject, causing discrepancies that are particularly apparent when astronomers collaborate with researchers from other disciplines in science and engineering. The International System of Units (SI) is based on seven fundamental units from which other units may be derived, but many astronomers are reluctant to drop their old and familiar systems. This handbook demonstrates the ease with which transformations from old units to SI units may be made. Using worked examples, the author argues that astronomers would benefit greatly if the reporting of astronomical research and the sharing of data were standardized to SI units. Each chapter reviews a different SI base unit, clarifying the connection between these units and those currently favoured by astronomers. This is an essential reference for all researchers in astronomy and astrophysics, and will also appeal to advanced students.
Read more- Coherent and unified handbook that sets out the relationship between SI units and other units in astronomy
- Each chapter is dedicated to a different SI base unit, making clear the connection to those currently used by astronomers
- Numerous worked examples demonstrate how to convert from non-standard to SI units, making use of freely accessible online databases and explaining how to avoid common conversion mistakes
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'[I am] delighted that [Dodd] has written the book at all, and it's even more exciting to find a book so well written and engaging.' Dr Rosalind Armson, Editor, The Handbook of the British Astronomical Association
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- Date Published: December 2011
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521769174
- length: 246 pages
- dimensions: 254 x 179 x 14 mm
- weight: 0.64kg
- contains: 42 b/w illus. 56 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. An introduction to SI units
3. Dimensional analysis
4. Unit of angular measure (radian)
5. Unit of time (second)
6. Unit of length (metre)
7. Unit of mass (kilogram)
8. Unit of luminous intensity (candela)
9. Unit of thermodynamic temperature (kelvin)
10. Unit of electric current (ampere)
11. Unit of amount of substance (mole)
12. Astronomical taxonomy
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