1 001 Celestial Wonders To See Before You Die

Author : Michael E. Bakich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441917775

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1,001 Celestial Wonders to See Before You Die by Michael E. Bakich Pdf

1,001 Celestial Wonders is a guide to the night sky's brightest and most fascinating objects. Each target is accessible to amateur astronomers using medium-sized telescopes from a dark site. In fact, many are so bright they remain visible under moderate light pollution, as from the outskirts of a city or the suburbs of a town. The book provides a chronological target list, making it easy to use. No matter what night you choose, this book will show you many of the most memorable objects to observe, whether you are using a small telescope or even binoculars, or an instrument of larger aperture. This is far more than just a list of interesting objects. It is structured so that objects of various observing difficulty are included, which will help readers become better observers, both encouraging beginners and challenging long-time amateur astronomers. This book is designed to be easy-to-use at the telescope, and observers will appreciate each object's standardized layout and the book's chronological organization. Finally, many amateur astronomers function best when presented with a list! Even the Meade Autostar® controller features a 'best tonight' list (although the list is far less comprehensive and detailed than the catalog provided in this book), a feature that has proved extremely popular. 1,001 Celestial Wonders offers a life-list of objects any observer would be proud to complete.

Author : Michael E. Bakich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1441917993

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1,001 Celestial Wonders to See Before You Die by Michael E. Bakich Pdf

Author : D. A. Jenkins
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319188515

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First Light and Beyond by D. A. Jenkins Pdf

Amateur astronomers who have been disappointed by the results of an observing session can take comfort in the guidance of this book, which advises how to still gain useful experience in seemingly "failed" nights at the telescope. In a world with imperfect seeing conditions, incredible observing sessions are often mixed with less inspiring ones, discouraging the amateur observer. This book is designed to minimize subsequent disappointment for astronomers who encounter a few bad observing sessions, helping novice observers take something worthwhile away each and every time they go out under the night sky, regardless of the observations that were originally planned. Almost every observer remembers his first sight of ringed Saturn, hanging in the blackness of space. Practitioners agree that there is something special about visual observing. Real-time observations at the eyepiece can provide fleeting yet intense feelings that connect us with the universe in unique ways. But when expectations aren't met at the eyepiece, there are other ways to profit from the practice of astronomy. These rewards, though less showy, are well worth cultivating. This is a book that will help the reader see what constitutes a “successful” visual observing session. It explains the nature of the objects that the observer is seeing and advises how best to use their equipment. There are many hints and tips about how best to locate, recall, and record observations, including suggestions for trips to areas where there are dark skies and to public observatories. Amateur astronomy is a journey from the urban backyard all the way to dark rural skies, and with this guide the journey can be smooth.

Author : Michael Bright,Koichiro Matsuura
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 963 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780785835837

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1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die by Michael Bright,Koichiro Matsuura Pdf

1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die explores every continent and ocean on the planet for a once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again.

Author : Mike D. Reynolds,Michael E. Bakich
Publisher : Morton Publishing Company
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781617314100

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Exploring the Universe: A Laboratory Guide for Astronomy by Mike D. Reynolds,Michael E. Bakich Pdf

Astronomy is a fun and challenging science for students. This manual is intended for one- and two-semester astronomy courses and uses hands-on, engaging activities to get students looking at the sky and developing a lifelong interest in astronomy.

Author : Sandra Kynes
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738744391

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Star Magic by Sandra Kynes Pdf

Unleash the Magical Power of the Cosmic Wheel of the Year Tap into the energy of the stars for divination, ritual, magic, and psychic work. Join author Sandra Kynes on an exploration of the night sky, looking beyond the moon to using the energy of the constellations in magic in ways meaningful to twenty-first-century Pagans and Wiccans. Explore the history associated with each constellation and notable stars, as well as ways to engage them, with help from seventy illustrations and a variety of star maps. Organized around the Wheel of the Year, Star Magic lets you easily navigate chapters corresponding to both your current season and hemisphere. Discover the constellations of each season, from Virgo in spring to Aquarius in autumn, and dozens more. Use chakras, dream work, and astral travel to align with the stars and harness their power. With this comprehensive book's simple and straightforward methods, you'll reach a new level of magic and wonderment that is out of this world.

Author : Alex McConahay
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030197193

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Using Sequence Generator Pro and Friends by Alex McConahay Pdf

This guide is specifically aimed at those who are using—or want to use—Sequence Generator Pro. SGP is a “session management” software package that controls the telescope, mount, camera, and ancillary equipment to target and secure images during a night of imaging astronomical objects. The book begins with a special tutorial to get up and running with SGP. With a comprehensive reference section, it takes the user in detail through the various aspects of user and equipment profiles, equipment definitions, the sequencer, and other essential elements of SGP. Finally, it focuses on how to get the most out of the ancillary programs—target databases, autoguiders, plate solvers, planetarium software, and other applications. Oftentimes, technical guides can end up being far denser than the processes they intend to explain. Many of the insights provided by SGP expert Alex McConahay are beyond what can be found in the official program documentation. In this book, the reader will find in-depth, yet straightforward practical advice on how to automate nightly astroimaging sessions with Sequence Generator Pro.

Author : Martin Griffiths
Publisher : Springer
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319328843

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Observing Nebulae by Martin Griffiths Pdf

This book enables anyone with suitable instruments to undertake an examination of nebulae and see or photograph them in detail. Nebulae, ethereal clouds of gas and dust, are among the most beautiful objects to view in the night sky. These star-forming regions are a common target for observers and photographers. Griffiths describes many of the brightest and best nebulae and includes some challenges for the more experienced observer. Readers learn the many interesting astrophysical properties of these clouds, which are an important subject of study in astronomy and astrobiology. Non-mathematical in approach, the text is easily accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject. A special feature is the inclusion of an observational guide to 70 objects personally observed or imaged by the author. The guide also includes photographs of each object for ease of identification along with their celestial coordinates, magnitudes and other pertinent information. Observing Nebulae provides a ready resource to allow anyone with a little experience in astronomy, whether professional or amateur, to locate, identify and record the nebulae in our home galaxy. The author enables the observer to use a telescope and filters to the best advantage to see these celestial wonders, or to couple filters to a CCD camera or digital SLR camera in order to take quality images of celestial objects. By using these techniques it is even possible to make a valid contribution to professional investigations. And the views are unbeatable.

Author : James Mullaney
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781846287077

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A Buyer's and User's Guide to Astronomical Telescopes & Binoculars by James Mullaney Pdf

Both beginning/novice amateur astronomers (at the level of Astronomy and Night Sky magazine readers), as well as more advanced amateur astronomers (level of Sky and Telescope) will find this book invaluable and fascinating. It includes detailed up-to-date information on sources, selection and use of virtually every major type, brand and model of such instruments on today’s market. The book also includes details on the latest released telescope lines, e.g. the 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-inch aperture models of the Meade LX-R series. As a former editor for Sky & Telescope, Astronomy, and Star & Sky magazines, the author is the ideal person to write this book.

Author : James Mullaney,Wil Tirion
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139495714

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The Cambridge Atlas of Herschel Objects by James Mullaney,Wil Tirion Pdf

This superb, all-purpose star atlas is the first of its kind devoted to observing the Herschel objects with binoculars and telescopes. It displays over 2500 of the most visually-attractive star clusters, nebulae and galaxies that were discovered by Sir William, Caroline and Sir John Herschel, and is a must-have for stargazers who want to explore these fascinating objects. Covering the entire sky from the North to the South Celestial Pole, and showing all 88 constellations, it is also a general sky atlas showing variable, double and multiple stars, and the Milky Way. Written by experienced observer James Mullaney and illustrated by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, this is a magnificent 'celestial roadmap' to some of the finest deep-sky showpieces. Spiral bound and printed in red-light friendly colors for use at a telescope, with color-coded symbols for easy recognition and identification, this is an all-purpose observing reference for all amateur observers. Additional resources, including a target list ordered by Herschel designation, are available to download from www.cambridge.org/9780521138178.

Author : Martin Griffiths
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461417811

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Planetary Nebulae and How to Observe Them by Martin Griffiths Pdf

This book is for amateur astronomers who want to go beyond the Messier objects, concentrating on one of the most beautiful classes of astronomical object. It describes over 100 nebulae personally observed by the author using telescopes of various sizes.

Author : Lawrence R. Spencer
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781458391032

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1001 Things to Do While You're Dead by Lawrence R. Spencer Pdf

Author : Ruben Kier
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441906038

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The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets by Ruben Kier Pdf

Any amateur astronomer who is interested in astrophotography, particularly if just getting started, needs to know what objects are best for imaging in each month of the year. These are not necessarily the same objects that are the most spectacular or intriguing visually. The camera reveals different things and has different requirements. What objects in the sky tonight are large enough, bright enough, and high enough to be photographed? This book reveals, for each month of the year, the choicest celestial treasures within the reach of a commercial CCD camera. Helpful hints and advice on framing, exposures, and filters are included. Each deep sky object is explained in beautiful detail, so that observers will gain a richer understanding of these astronomical objects. This is not a book that dwells on the technology of CCD, Webcam, wet, or other types of astrophotography. Neither is it a book about in-depth computer processing of the images (although this topic is included). Detailed discussions of these topics can be found in other publications. This book focuses on what northern latitude objects to image at any given time of the year to get the most spectacular results.

Author : William A. Gutsch
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019378129

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1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the Universe by William A. Gutsch Pdf

White dwarves. Black dwarves. Red giants. Are these Disney characters? Actually, they are astronomical terms that are explained in "1001 Things Everyone Should Know About the Universe, the only source for a comprehensive and entertaining account of the stars and the sun, space exploration, and the Milky Way Galaxy. Eminent astronomer Bill Gutsch takes the reader on a journey to explore the nebulous star clusters, probe the core of the nuclear furnace we call the sun, tour the distortions of time and space, and demystify 997 more amazing secrets of the cosmos. Readers gain insight into how the galaxy evolved, and search its very heart where many believe there may lurk a monstrous black hole. Are there other beings that, like us, look up at the starry sky and wonder? "1001 Things Everyone Should Know About the Universe will ferret out the most likely places in space for life to exist, and reveal how scientists are actually trying to contact advanced extra-terrestrials. These are a few of the subjects "1001 Things Everyone Should Know About the Universe will present in a fun, engaging and intelligent way.

Author : Terence Dickinson
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9781552093023

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NightWatch by Terence Dickinson Pdf

A practical guide to viewing the universe.