David Levy S Guide To The Night Sky

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-11-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521797535

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David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky by David H. Levy Pdf

The perfect introduction for the novice astronomer, this book stirs the imagination and puts observation in a framework of social activity and personal adventure. Written by an award-winning astronomer, it is a technical guide to the sky, full of helpful practical hints. The author's lively style engages, entertains, and informs. Newcomers will learn how to enjoy the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, and distant galaxies observable through a small telescope. Levy describes the features of the Moon from night to night; how to observe constellations; how best to view the stars, nebulae, and galaxies; how to follow the planets on their annual trek among the constellations; how to map the sky; how to find a new comet; how to buy or even make a telescope; what to see in a month of lunar observations or a year of stellar observation; and much more.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521608600

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David Levy's Guide to Variable Stars by David H. Levy Pdf

In this highly accessible book David Levy teaches the reader how variable stars work, and how to observe them.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1998-04-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521627559

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Observing Variable Stars by David H. Levy Pdf

David Levy's entertaining, well-researched book is aimed at the amateur enthusiast who likes to learn enjoyably. Beginning with advice on binoculars and telescopes, and how to observe the night sky effectively, the author goes on to describe thoroughly the field of variable star observation, a field in which amateurs have made important contributions. He shows how to interpret variations in light output in terms of the life of a star, from birth through to sometimes violent death. All of the major variable stars are described and classified, as well as other variable objects such as active galaxies, asteroids, comets and the sun. The book also contains a guide to the seasonal night sky. Throughout, practical observations serve to complement the text, producing an exciting, very readable introduction to this fascinating subject.

Author : Robert Burnham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1740896467

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A Guide to the Night Sky / by Robert Burnham Pdf

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1740895789

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Skywatching by David H. Levy Pdf

Author : David H. Levy,Larry A. Lebofsky,Nancy R. Lebofsky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489963710

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Sharing the Sky by David H. Levy,Larry A. Lebofsky,Nancy R. Lebofsky Pdf

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1993-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521459583

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The Sky by David H. Levy Pdf

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.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1877019062

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A Guide to Skywatching by David H. Levy Pdf

A introduction to the magic and mysteries of the constellations, galaxies, and wonders of the night sky.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139489904

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David Levy's Guide to Eclipses, Transits, and Occultations by David H. Levy Pdf

In this simple guide, David Levy inspires readers to experience the wonder of eclipses and other transient astronomical events for themselves. Covering both solar and lunar eclipses, he gives step-by-step instructions on how to observe and photograph eclipses. As well as explaining the science behind eclipses, the book also gives their historical background, discussing how they were observed in the past and what we have learned from them. This personal account contains examples from the 77 eclipses the author has witnessed himself. The guide also includes chapters on occultations of stars and planets by the Moon and of asteroids by stars, and the transits of Mercury and Venus. Tables of future eclipses make this invaluable for anyone, from beginners to practised observers, wanting to learn more about these fascinating events.

Author : Mike D. Reynolds
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780811742528

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Binocular Stargazing by Mike D. Reynolds Pdf

A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binoculars. Features a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David Levy. Includes a complete guide to current binocular brands and models and explains what to look for in each season.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521520517

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David Levy's Guide to Observing and Discovering Comets by David H. Levy Pdf

David Levy has held a lifelong passion for comets, and is one of the most successful comet discoverers in history. In this book he describes the observing techniques that have been developed over the years--from visual observations and searching, to photography, through to electronic charge-coupled devices (CCDs). He combines the history of comet hunting with the latest techniques, showing how our understanding of comets has evolved over time. This practical handbook is suitable for amateur astronomers, from those who are casually interested in comets and how to observe them, to those who want to begin and expand an observing program of their own. Drawing widely from his own extensive experience, Levy describes how enthusiastic amateurs can observe comets and try to make new discoveries themselves. David H. Levy is one of the word's foremost amateur astronomers. He has discovered seventeen comets, seven using a telescope in his own backyard, and had a minor planet, Asteroid 3673 Levy named in his honor. He is best known as the co-discoverer of the famous 1994 Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet. Levy is frequently interviewed in the media and succeeded Carl Sagan as science columnist for Parade magazine. He has written and contributed to a number of books, most recently David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky (Cambridge, 2001).

Author : David H. Levy,Gregory Bridges
Publisher : Time Life Education
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0809492466

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Stars & Planets by David H. Levy,Gregory Bridges Pdf

Provides an overview of the solar system and its various parts, as well as such other related topics as stars, galaxies, telescopes and observatories, and more.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521696913

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David Levy's Guide to Observing Meteor Showers by David H. Levy Pdf

Meteors occur when a meteoroid, a speck of dust in space, enters the Earth's atmosphere. The heat generated when this happens causes the surrounding air to glow, resulting in 'shooting stars'. During the most spectacular meteor storms larger particles give rise to fireballs and firework-like displays! Meteors are a delightful observing field - they do not require a telescope, and they can be seen on any clear night of the year, even in bright twilight. It was the sight of a single meteor that inspired David Levy to go into astronomy, and in this book he encourages readers to go outside and witness these wonderful events for themselves. This book is a step-by-step guide to observing meteors and meteor showers. Any necessary science is explained simply and in clearly understandable terms. This is a perfect introduction to observing meteors, and is ideal for both seasoned and budding astronomers.

Author : David H. Levy
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2000-03
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 0737000791

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Skywatching by David H. Levy Pdf

This highly acclaimed, best-selling series takes field guides to a breathtaking new level. Filled with full-color maps, diagrams, photographs, and sketches, each book takes readers on an exciting armchair adventure through some of the most fascinating places in the natural world -- and offers practical advice for those planning real-life expeditions.

Author : Gerry A. Good
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447100553

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Observing Variable Stars by Gerry A. Good Pdf

Observing variable stars is one of the major contributions amateur astronomers make to science. There are 36,000 variable stars listed in the General Catalogue of Variable Stars, so it is clearly impossible for the limited number of professional observatories to target even the majority of them. That's where amateur astronomers come in - thousands of them turning their telescopes to the sky every night. Variable star observing is the most popular of "real science" activities for amateurs, and Gerry Good's book provides everything needed. The first part of the book provides a highly detailed account of the various classes of variable star, with examples, illustrations and physical descriptions. The second section covers practical aspects of observing, everything from preparation and planning, through observing techniques, to data management and reduction.