The Sky (inbunden)
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Inbunden (Hardback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
315
Utgivningsdatum
1991-02-01
Förlag
Cambridge University Press
Illustrationer
30d.8tabs.20M. 40halftones
Dimensioner
256 x 180 x 22 mm
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9780521391122

The Sky

A User's Guide

av David H Levy
Inbunden,  Engelska, 1991-02-01

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This is an ideal book for starting astronomy. It stirs the imagination, and puts observation of the sky into the framework of leisure activity as well as a personal adventure. Written by an award winning astronomer, it is a non-technical guide to the night sky, full of practical hints. The author's lively style enthuses, entertains and informs. know the constellations, even if you live in a large city observe the Sun safely find out how comets are discovered watch a star vary in brightness from week to week explore star clusters and remote galaxies Author David Levy is one of the world's foremost amateur astronomers. He has discovered 17 comets. Minor Planet 3673 Levy is named in his honour. An English graduate, Levy has written a beautiful introduction to the glories of the observable universe of constellations, stars and galaxies.
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'Joyous enthusiasm sets this book delightfully apart from run-of-the-mill guides to the sky.' Nigel Henbest, New Scientist

'Levy's enthusiasm for the subject bursts forth from every page.' Popular Astronomy

'... he has a love affair with the sky, and he wants everyone to join in.' New Scientist

'Highly recommended for the observer who is seriously interested in observing the sky.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association

'... a fascinating compilation which offers something for everyone.' Spaceflight

Innehållsförteckning

1. First nights; 2. Without a telescope; 3. Meteors; 4. Choosing a telescope; 5. Recording your observations; 6. The Moon; 7. Moon 2: advanced observations; 8. The Sun; 9. Jupiter; 10. Saturn; 11. Mars; 12. Five planets worth watching; 13. Asteroids; 14. Comets; 15. Double stars; 16. Variable stars; 17. The deep sky; 18. Messier hunting; 19. The sky on film; 20. Solar eclipses; 21. Lunar eclipses and occultations; 22. Passing the torch; 23. The poet's sky; Resources.

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