Practical Astronomy Handbooks – serie
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Observing the Sun
Häftad, 2008
764 kr
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Observing the Sun is one of the most interesting and rewarding facets of astronomy to which amateurs can contribute. Few areas of science offer as many opportunities to contribute meaningful data. It is the one branch of astronomy that requires only modest equipment and can be pursued during the …
Messier's Nebulae and Star Clusters
Häftad, 2008
955 kr
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Charles Messier's catalogue of nebulae and star clusters, published in 1784, marked the start of a new era of deep sky astronomy. This tradition of observing galaxies and clusters is kept alive by serious amateur astronomers who study the objects of the deep sky. Nearly all the objects are visible …
Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light
Av Stephen J. Edberg, David H. Levy
Häftad, 2008
764 kr
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When can you see fireballs and who should you contact if you spot one? When is it best to hunt for comets and meteors and whereabouts? How do you gauge the size of the coma in the head of a comet and estimate its degree of condensation? Clear and easy to use, this guide shows you how to make …
The Giant Planet Jupiter
Häftad, 2009
1253 kr
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Jupiter is an extraordinarily colourful and dynamic planet. Over minutes, one can watch tiny shadows cast by its moons slide over its surface; over days and weeks parades of diverse, giant swirling storms can be seen to move and evolve. It is because of this richness of visual and physical …
The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 1
Häftad, 1994
1384 kr
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How can you find new minor planets, comets and novae? How can you use photoelectric detectors to derive the temperatures of stars? And how can you predict future eclipses and occultations of stars by minor planets? The questions asked by serious amateur astronomers are answered in this …
The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 2
Häftad, 1994
1286 kr
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How can you find new minor planets, comets and novae? How can you use photoelectric detectors to derive the temperatures of stars? And how can you predict future eclipses and occultations of stars by minor planets? The questions asked by serious amateur astronomers are answered in this …
A Portfolio of Lunar Drawings
Av Harold Hill
Häftad, 2003
1074 kr
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Harold Hill's lunar portfolio is a unique collection of drawings now published for the first time. Each illustration is supplemented with notes made at the time of observation. Astronomical drawing still has an important place alongside photography in the same way that photography has not …
A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy
Av Patrick Martinez, Alain Klotz
Inbunden, 1997
1987 kr
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High-performance CCD cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. We start with a no-nonsense introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its …
A Practical Guide to CCD Astronomy
Av Patrick Martinez, Alain Klotz
Häftad, 1997
993 kr
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High-performance CCD cameras have opened up an exciting new window on the Universe for amateur astronomers. This book provides a complete, self-contained guide to choosing and using CCD cameras. We start with a no-nonsense introduction to how a CCD camera works and just what determines its …
High Resolution Astrophotography
Häftad, 2011
720 kr
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How do you get the best from your telescope? For those interested in photographing the Sun, Moon and planets, this volume provides a detailed reference. Originally published in 1995, this guide is packed with practical tips on how to obtain the highest resolution in your astrophotography, and …
