Observers Guide To Astronomy

Author : Patrick Martinez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994-09-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521379458

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The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 1 by Patrick Martinez Pdf

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 authoritative and wide-ranging guide. For each topic, sound practical methods of observation and the scientific background are given to lead you to better observations. Guidelines also show you how to record and catalogue your observations using the recognised professional terminology and classification schemes. From the simplest pencil drawings of the moon to observations of the most distant galaxies with state-of-the-art CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers, this guide is packed with practical tips for all types of amateur observations. It will develop the observational skills of the keen novice and satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer.

Author : Mike Inglis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1852337427

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Astronomy of the Milky Way by Mike Inglis Pdf

One of the wonders of the universe we live in is the Milky Way. It spans the entire sky and can be seen every night of the year from anywhere on Earth. This is the first book that deals specifically with what can be seen within the Milky Way from a practical observer's point of view. Astronomy of the Milky Way covers every constellation that the Milky Way passes through, and describes in detail the many objects that can be found therein, including stars, double and multiple stars, emission nebulae, planetary nebulae, dark nebulae and supernovae remnants, open and galactic clusters, and galaxies. It also describes the one thing that is often left out of observing guides - the amazing star clouds of the Milky Way itself. It is one of a two-volume set that deal with the entire Milky Way - this second volume looks at what can be seen predominantly from the Southern skies In addition to the descriptive text there are many star charts and maps, as well as the latest up-to-date images made by observatories around the world and in space, as well as images taken by amateur astronomers. Equipped with this book, an amateur astronomer can go out on any clear night of the year and observe the galaxy we live in - The Milky Way.

Author : George Robert Kepple
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UOM:49015002779412

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The Night Sky Observer's Guide: Spring & summer by George Robert Kepple Pdf

Author : Patrick Martinez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1994-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 052137068X

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The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: by Patrick Martinez Pdf

This guide provides comprehensive practical information for both beginning and advanced amateur astronomers on how to make scientifically significant observations. The book explains in detail how to observe every conceivable astronomical object--from meteors to distant galaxies. It presents a wide variety of methods ranging from the simplest visual observations, such as making pencil drawings of the surface of the Moon, to the use of highly sophisticated equipment, such as CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers. It also explains how to record and catalog observations using recognized professional terminology and classification schemes. The volume's emphasis throughout is on giving amateur astronomers sound information to use at the telescope. The most effective and efficient techniques are presented so that observers can apply those that are most suitable to their own equipment and degree of experience. This comprehensive survey of practical methods of observation will develop the observational skills of the avid novice and will also satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer.

Author : Gerald North
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139464949

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Observing the Moon by Gerald North Pdf

Written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy, you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your game to the next level and beyond. In this thoroughly updated second edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. It incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon, and what mysteries remain still to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificence for yourself!

Author : Mike Inglis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461475675

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Observer’s Guide to Star Clusters by Mike Inglis Pdf

Amateur astronomers of all expertise from beginner to experienced will find this a thorough star cluster atlas perfect for easy use at the telescope or through binoculars. It enables practical observers to locate the approximate positions of objects in the sky, organized by constellation. This book was specifically designed as an atlas and written for easy use in field conditions. The maps are in black-and-white so that they can be read by the light of a red LED observer’s reading light. The clusters and their names/numbers are printed in bold black, against a “grayed-out” background of stars and constellation figures. To be used as a self-contained reference, the book provides the reader with detailed and up-to-date coverage of objects visible with small-, medium-, and large-aperture telescopes, and is equally useful for simple and computer-controlled telescopes. In practice, GO-TO telescopes can usually locate clusters accurately enough to be seen in a low-magnification eyepiece, but this of course first requires that the observer knows what is visible in the sky at a given time and from a given location, so as to input a locatable object. This is where "The Observer's Guide to Star Clusters" steps in as an essential aid to finding star clusters to observe and an essential piece of equipment for all amateur astronomers.

Author : Robin Scagell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : 0933346751

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City Astronomy by Robin Scagell Pdf

Offers amateur astronomers a guide to techniques and available technologies for observing the night sky from an urban location, discussing optimal weather conditions, ways to reduce the effects of light, different types of telescopes, and readily seen celestial bodies

Author : Patrick Martinez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1994-09-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521458986

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The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 2 by Patrick Martinez Pdf

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 authoritative and wide-ranging guide, first published in 1994. For each topic, sound practical methods of observation and the scientific background are given to lead you to better observations. Guidelines also show you how to record and catalogue your observations using the recognised professional terminology and classification schemes. From the simplest pencil drawings of the moon to observations of the most distant galaxies with state-of-the-art CCD cameras and photoelectric photometers, this guide is packed with practical tips for all types of amateur observations. It will develop the observational skills of the keen novice and satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer.

Author : Richard J. Bartlett
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1517574161

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The Deep Sky Observer's Guide by Richard J. Bartlett Pdf

The Deep Sky Observer's Guide offers you the night sky at your fingertips. As an amateur astronomer, you want to know what's up tonight and you don't always have the time to plan ahead. Maybe the clouds have suddenly parted. Maybe you're at a star party. Maybe you want to challenge yourself with something new but don't know where to start. The Deep Sky Observer's Guide can solve these problems in a conveniently sized paperback that easily fits in your back pocket. Take it outside and let the guide suggest any one of over 1,300 deep sky objects, all visible with a small telescope and many accessible via binoculars. * Multiple stars with 2" or more of separation * Open clusters up to magnitude 9 * Nebulae up to magnitude 10 * Globular clusters up to magnitude 10 * Planetary nebulae up to magnitude 12 * Galaxies up to magnitude 12 * Includes lists of deep sky objects for the entire sky with R.A. and declination for each and accompanying images for many Whether you use a GoTo or prefer to star hop, no matter where you live in the world and no matter what time of year or night, the Deep Sky Observer's Guide is the indispensable companion for every adventure among the stars.

Author : W. Alan Cooper
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521603935

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Observing the Universe by W. Alan Cooper Pdf

Observing the Universe introduces a range of techniques and skills that will be useful for those wishing to undertake observational work in astronomy and planetary science. Observations have played, and continue to play, a crucial role in developing our understanding of the Universe, and the best way to get a feel for the role of observations is to do some. This comprehensive guide provides a sound basis for tackling astronomy and planetary science observations. It concentrates on generic aspects of observations, including the principles of telescopes and detectors, photometry and spectroscopy, microscopy techniques for analysing samples, teamwork skills, planning for a session at an observatory, keeping records of what you do, estimating uncertainties in measurements, analysing data numerically and graphically, and producing a written report. Including self-assessment questions with full solutions, this self-contained guide is suitable for undergraduate students of astronomy and planetary science, and serious amateur astronomers.

Author : Neil Bone
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1554070244

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Deep Sky Observer's Guide by Neil Bone Pdf

'Deep Sky' refers to the universe beyond our own solar system. Using binoculars or telescopes, any sky-gazer can become a deep sky observer. Deep Sky Observer's Guide looks beyond individual stars to target: Star clusters Double Stars Nebulae Galaxies. The Deep Sky Observer's Guide introduces the basics of observing and explains what equipment is required. A chapter is devoted to each type of deep sky target. There are more than 200 such objects featured, with 126 color illustrations and star-finder charts. The Deep Sky Observer Guide is also available in a convenient pack (ISBN: 1-55407-025-2) that comes with deep sky charts and an observing calendar.

Author : R. Newton Mayall,Margaret Mayall,Jerome Wyckoff
Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466864870

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The Sky Observer's Guide by R. Newton Mayall,Margaret Mayall,Jerome Wyckoff Pdf

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Sky Observer's Golden Guide explains: -How to select and use binoculars and telescopes -How to best observe stars, the moon, planets, comets, meteors, and other celestial objects -How to use star charts Profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, and tables, this guide is recommended by leading astronomers.

Author : Rony De Laet
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461405955

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The Casual Sky Observer's Guide by Rony De Laet Pdf

The Casual Sky Observer's Pocket Guide offers an observing program for occasional amateur observers looking for some quick, fun astronomy adventures under the stars. In the real world, where time for observing is limited, the weather is seldom perfect, and expensive equipment is not an option, amateur astronomy may not be seen as a worthwhile activity. However, portable and quick-to-set-up instruments are available. A pair of binoculars or a small telescope fills the bill. And the way to make the most of these instruments is described in the Casual Sky Observer's Pocket Guide. Not only does the book feature the best and brightest showpieces of the heavens; it also provides a great deal of physical and environmental data as well as lots of fascinating information and beautiful illustrations that provide a unique perspective on the many treasures within and beyond our home galaxy, the Milky Way--stars, star clusters, other galaxies, and nebulae, all within reach of binoculars or a small telescope.

Author : Steven Coe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781846287299

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Nebulae and How to Observe Them by Steven Coe Pdf

This book presents an up-to-date detailed description and categorisation of the large range of astronomical objects that fall under the general heading of nebulae, and then instructs the reader in the best ways to successfully observe and record them. Nebulae and How to Observe Them is a comprehensive mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced.

Author : Dominic Ford
Publisher : Springer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493906291

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The Observer's Guide to Planetary Motion by Dominic Ford Pdf

To the naked eye, the most evident defining feature of the planets is their motion across the night sky. It was this motion that allowed ancient civilizations to single them out as different from fixed stars. “The Observer’s Guide to Planetary Motion” takes each planet and its moons (if it has them) in turn and describes how the geometry of the Solar System gives rise to its observed motions. Although the motions of the planets may be described as simple elliptical orbits around the Sun, we have to observe them from a particular vantage point: the Earth, which spins daily on its axis and circles around the Sun each year. The motions of the planets as observed relative to this spinning observatory take on more complicated patterns. Periodically, objects become prominent in the night sky for a few weeks or months, while at other times they pass too close to the Sun to be observed. “The Observer’s Guide to Planetary Motion” provides accurate tables of the best time for observing each planet, together with other notable events in their orbits, helping amateur astronomers plan when and what to observe. Uniquely each of the chapters includes extensive explanatory text, relating the events listed to the physical geometry of the Solar System. Along the way, many questions are answered: Why does Mars take over two years between apparitions (the times when it is visible from Earth) in the night sky, while Uranus and Neptune take almost exactly a year? Why do planets appear higher in the night sky when they’re visible in the winter months? Why do Saturn’s rings appear to open and close every 15 years? This book places seemingly disparate astronomical events into an understandable three-dimensional structure, enabling an appreciation that, for example, very good apparitions of Mars come around roughly every 15 years and that those in 2018 and 2035 will be nearly as good as that seen in 2003. Events are listed for the time period 2010-2030 and in the case of rarer events (such as eclipses and apparitions of Mars) even longer time periods are covered. A short closing chapter describes the seasonal appearance of deep sky objects, which follow an annual cycle as a result of Earth’s orbital motion around the Sun.