Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy

Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 528
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ISBN-10 : 9781461392903
ISBN-13 : 146139290X
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Book Synopsis Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy by : Eric D. Feigelson

Download or read book Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy written by Eric D. Feigelson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern astronomy has been characterized by an enormous growth in data acquisition - from new technologies in telescopes, detectors, and computation. One can now compile catalogs of tens or hundreds of millions of stars or galaxies and databases from satellite-based observations are reaching terabit proportions. This wealth of data gives rise to statistical challenges not previously encountered in astronomy. This book is the result of a workshop held at Pennsylvania State University in August 1991 that brought together leading astronomers and statisticians to consider statistical challenges encountered in modern astronomical research. The chapters have all been thoroughly revised in the light of the discussions at the conference, and some of the lively discussion is recorded here as well.


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