X-Ray Astronomy: Reference Manual Paperback 1365738671 9781365738678 Basil Kinsler

• Format: Paperback
• Author: Basil Kinsler
• ISBN10: 1365738671
• ISBN13: 9781365738678

X-ray astronomy is an observational branch of astronomy which deals with the study of X-ray observation and detection from astronomical objects. X-radiation is absorbed by the Earths atmosphere, so instruments to detect X-rays must be taken to high altitude by balloons, sounding rockets, and satellites. X-ray astronomy is the space science related to a type of space telescope that can see farther than standard light-absorption telescopes, such as the Mauna Kea Observatories, via x-ray radiation.