Astronomy in the Near-Infrared - Observing Strategies and Data Reduction Techniques

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The book explores the advancements in near-infrared astronomy, highlighting its rapid growth within astrophysics. It discusses innovative observing techniques and highly efficient near-infrared detectors that have contributed to significant discoveries in exoplanets, star formation, the supermassive black hole at the Galactic center, and the high-redshift Universe. The text emphasizes the development of specialized instruments and advanced data reduction methods that have propelled research in these critical areas of study.