Toward an International Virtual Observatory
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"Toward an International Virtual Observatory" by Peter J. Quinn, Krzysztof M. Górski is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
The book is the first thorough overview of the first important steps to develop a worldwide virtual observatory so that, in the future, it could be easier to "dial-up" a part of the sky than wait many months to access a telescope. The articles in this book present details on the status of the first efforts to develop a standardized framework for the virtual observatory, including steps towards completion and deployment of technical infrastructure, uptake by data providers worldwide, and utilization by the scientific community.
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"Toward an International Virtual Observatory" by Peter J. Quinn, Krzysztof M. Górski is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Equipment & Methods. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Equipment & Methods
Author: Peter J. Quinn, Krzysztof M. Górski
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
The book is the first thorough overview of the first important steps to develop a worldwide virtual observatory so that, in the future, it could be easier to "dial-up" a part of the sky than wait many months to access a telescope. The articles in this book present details on the status of the first efforts to develop a standardized framework for the virtual observatory, including steps towards completion and deployment of technical infrastructure, uptake by data providers worldwide, and utilization by the scientific community.
| Author | Peter J. Quinn, Krzysztof M. Górski |
| Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
| Published | 2004-07-09 |
| ISBN-13 | 9783540210016 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 378 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Equipment & Methods |
| Series | Eso Astrophysics Symposia |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 378 pages
Language: English
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