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Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light: Practical Astronomy Handbooks, cartea 5

Autor Stephen J. Edberg, David H. Levy
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 28 apr 2008
This guide shows you how to make successful and valuable observations and records of comets, asteroids, meteors, and the zodiacal light. For each topic the historical background and current scientific understanding support a wealth of observational techniques. Comet observers are shown techniques for search and discovery. They can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness and size, and how to make photographic studies of cometary heads and tails. Asteroid hunters will find a 'life list' of quarry and guidelines on how to search for these objects and then how to photograph or electronically image them. Fruitful photographic and electronic methods for studying meteors and meteor showers are provided. Visual and photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light. The more adventurous are provided with advanced techniques on how to make successful astrometric, spectroscopic and electronic observations. This is rounded off with an invaluable list of centres world-wide to contact with your details of unusual sightings.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521066273
ISBN-10: 0521066271
Pagini: 260
Ilustrații: 66 b/w illus. 2 maps 15 tables
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Practical Astronomy Handbooks

Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

1. Introduction; 2. General observation techniques; 3. Comets; 4. Asteroids; 5. Meteors; 6. The zodiacal light; 7. Advanced observing techniques; Appendices; References and bibliography.

Recenzii

Review of the hardback: 'I liked this volume very much and thoroughly enjoyed reading it … a valuable addition to the literature and would be a great help and encouragement to any observer thinking of taking up any of these studies.' Michael Hendrie, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
Review of the hardback: 'This book is a useful introduction to the lesser bodies of our Solar System …' Astronomy Now
Review of the hardback: '… the meat of this book is its practical content, which has the feel of people who really know what they are talking about...though they start simple, they take you as far as you could want to go, including the use of the CCD detectors … whatever your day job, if you are interested in astronomy you can start simple and work your way up to professional standard. This is an excellent place to start on that road.' New Scientist
Review of the hardback: 'For me, the best part is David Levy's account of comet-hunting. A successful hunter himself, Levy has many tips to share.' The Observatory

Descriere

A clear guide on how to make successful and valuable observations and records of comets, asteroids, meteors and the zodiacal light.