Books by C.R. Kitchin

This book covers all aspects of solar system observations: the instruments, their theory, and their practical uses on Earth and in space. It is ideal for students of physical science subjects, professionals working in the field, and amateur astronomers.

Presents a tour through the universe from the big bang onward. This book explores the limits of knowledge where scientific fact merges with the wilder speculations of science fiction. It provides some bizarre musings of physicists and astronomers, suggesting possible destinies for the universe stretching its age billions of times into the future.

Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with an explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, this book introduces the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation. It describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.