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Author : William Millar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521671231
Introduction to the night sky and the principles of naked-eye astronomy using only elementary mathematics.
Author : James B. Kaler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002-03-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521499186
The Ever-Changing Sky provides a comprehensive and non-mathematical guide to spherical astronomy. The reader is guided through terrestrial and celestial co-ordinate systems, time measurement and celestial navigation, to the prediction of the rising and setting of the stars, Sun and Moon. It focuses on the geometrical aspects of the night sky without using complex trigonometry. The book progresses to a general study of the Earth and sky, including the stars and constellations (with useful star maps provided), the motions and appearance of the Moon, tides and eclipses, the orbits of the planets and the smaller bodies of the Solar System (asteroids, meteors, meteorites and comets). Finally, there is a brief overview of atmospheric phenomena (including rainbows and haloes). This text will be invaluable to students taking courses in naked-eye astronomy, amateur and professional astronomers, as well as more general readers wanting to know how the night sky changes.
Author : Rick Shaffer
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999-09-14
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 0517206412
For anyone who has tried--and failed--to find the Big Dipper or Orion's Belt, this information-filled reference guide is the perfect introduction to discovering the wonders of the sky. Includes computer-generated maps that simplify identification, a mini-almanac to pinpoint the planets each month as well as advice on buying and using binoculars or a telescope, even a table that explains when to watch for meteor showers.
Author : Richard Shaffer,Rick Shaffer
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1565656520
The simplest, clearest, and best book written on the night sky for beginning astronomers, this guide includes easy-to-follow maps and a month-by-month guide to stargazing. "A lively guide to what's in the sky and how to see it".--"Astronomy" magazine.
Author : Philip S. Harrington
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470321294
Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You'll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings of Saturn, and other members of our solar system. Then you'll venture out beyond our solar system, where you'll learn tips and tricks for finding outstanding deep-sky objects from stars to galaxies, including the entire Messier catalog--a primary goal of every serious beginner. Star Watch features a detailed physical description of each target, including size, distance, and structure, as well as concise directions for locating the objects, handy finder charts, hints on the best times to view each object, and descriptions of what you'll really see through a small telescope or binoculars and with the naked eye. Star Watch will transport you to the farthest depths of space--and return you as a well-traveled, experienced stargazer.
Author : Michael A. Covington
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521524199
Based on field notes made by the author during his own career as an amateur astronomer, this unique guide covers both the traditional and novel approaches to studying the night sky. In addition to the more standard techniques, it discusses the latest modern resources available to today s astronomer, such as personal computers, the Internet, and computerized telescopes. It includes practical advice on aspects such as site selection and weather; provides the reader with detailed instructions for observing the Sun, Moon, planets, and all types of deep-sky objects; and it introduces newer specialities such as satellite observing and the use of astronomical databases. The book concludes with detailed information about 200 stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, suitable for viewing with modest-sized telescopes under suburban conditions. Written to complement How to Use a Computerized Telescope, this book will also appeal to astronomers with more traditional equipment.
Author : Gerald North
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447109013
Going beyond the superficial treatments found in "coffee-table" astronomy books, this book provides comprehensive treatment of astronomy in depth, offering comprehensible explanations of how and why things are as they are. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book includes self-study questions at the end: of each chapter.
Author : Camille Flammarion
Publisher : Mundus Publishing
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UCAL:$B278063
Author : Colin A. Ronan
Publisher : Crescent
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : 0517467593
An introduction to astronomy discusses the stars, moon, planets, comets, meteors, gravity nebulae, deep space, and many other aspects of practical and theoretical astronomy.
Author : J. L. Lawrence
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262351775
How to predict and calculate the positions of stars, planets, the sun, the moon, and satellites using a personal computer and high school mathematics. Our knowledge of the universe is expanding rapidly, as space probes launched decades ago begin to send information back to earth. There has never been a better time to learn about how planets, stars, and satellites move through the heavens. This book is for amateur astronomers who want to move beyond pictures of constellations in star guides and solve the mysteries of a starry night. It is a book for readers who have wondered, for example, where Saturn will appear in the night sky, when the sun will rise and set, or how long the space station will be over their location. In Celestial Calculations, J. L. Lawrence shows readers how to find the answers to these and other astronomy questions with only a personal computer and high school math. Using an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach, Lawrence explains what calculations are required, why they are needed, and how they all fit together. Lawrence begins with basic principles: unit of measure conversions, time conversions, and coordinate systems. He combines these concepts into a computer program that can calculate the location of a star, and uses the same methods for predicting the locations of the sun, moon, and planets. He then shows how to use these methods for locating the many satellites we have sent into orbit. Finally, he describes a variety of resources and tools available to the amateur astronomer, including star charts and astronomical tables. Diagrams illustrate the major concepts, and computer programs that implement the algorithms are included. Photographs of actual celestial objects accompany the text, and interesting astronomical facts are interspersed throughout. Source code (in Python 3, JAVA, and Visual Basic) and executables for all the programs and examples presented in the book are available for download at https://CelestialCalculations.github.io.
Author : Denison Olmsted
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1841
Category : Astronomical instruments
ISBN : UCAL:$B35529
Author : Edgar Woolard
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780323149129
Spherical Astronomy provides a comprehensive treatment of the fundamental principles of positional astronomy. The text focuses on the principles of spherical astronomy and the theory of fundamental astronomical observations. Discussions are made on topics such as the celestial sphere and the nature of the reference systems of astronomy; the geometric aspects of the celestial sphere in relation to geographic position; systems of time measurement based on the rotation of the earth; and the inertial reference system. Astronomers and astrophysicists will find the book highly insightful.
Author : Denison Olmsted
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : MSU:31293024169181
Author : Dascom Greene
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Least squares
ISBN : HARVARD:HW26VT
Author : C. R. Kitchin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461448914
“Telescopes and Techniques” has proved itself in its first edition, having become probably one of the most widely used astronomy texts, both for numerate amateur astronomers and for astronomy and astrophysics undergraduates. The first and second editions of the book were widely used as set texts for introductory practical astronomy courses in many universities. This book guides the reader through the mathematics, physics and practical techniques needed to use telescopes (from small amateur models to the larger instruments installed in many colleges) and to observe objects in the sky. Mathematics to around Advanced Placement standard (US) or A level (UK) is assumed, although High School Diploma (US) or GCSE-level (UK) mathematics plus some basic trigonometry will suffice most of the time. Most of the physics and engineering involved is described fully and requires no prior knowledge or experience. This is a ‘how to’ book that provides the knowledge and background required to understand how and why telescopes work. Equipped with the techniques discussed in this book, the observer will be able to operate with confidence his or her telescope and to optimize its performance for a particular purpose. In principle the observer could calculate his or her own predictions of planetary positions (ephemerides), but more realistically the observer will be able to understand the published data lists properly instead of just treating them as ‘recipes.’ When the observer has obtained measurements, he/she will be able to analyze them in a scientific manner and to understand the significance and meaning of the results. “Telescopes and Techniques, 3rd Edition” fills a niche at the start of an undergraduate astronomer’s university studies, as shown by it having been widely adopted as a set textbook. This third edition is now needed to update its material with the many new observing developments and study areas that have come into prominence since it was published. The book concentrates on the knowledge needed to understand how small(ish) optical telescopes function, their main designs and how to set them up, plus introducing the reader to the many ways in which objects in the sky change their positions and how they may be observed. Both visual and electronic imaging techniques are covered, together with an introduction to how data (measurements) should be processed and analyzed. A simple introduction to radio telescopes is also included. Brief coverage of the most advanced topics of photometry and spectroscopy are included, but mainly to enable the reader to see some of the developments possible from the basic observing techniques covered in the main parts of the book.