The Constellation Observing Atlas

Author : Grant Privett,Kevin Jones
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461476481

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The Constellation Observing Atlas by Grant Privett,Kevin Jones Pdf

Designed for anyone who wishes to learn the constellations or observe the best and brightest deep sky objects and double stars, this book contains an alphabetical list of constellations complete with star maps, historical background, and highlights of deep sky objects. Each entry contains position and physical information on enough stars to support astronomers in star-hopping, swinging the telescope from star to star to star to arrive at a faint target. It provides a carefully selected list of accessible and rewarding deep sky objects. Full-color maps show the constellations, with star types (spectral and physical) indicated by the colors used on the map. Extended objects such as galaxies and nebulae are shown with the approximate apparent size in the sky. With unmatched thoroughness and accessibility, this is a constellation atlas that makes the ideal companion to a night's telescope viewing, for novices and expert amateur astronomers alike. Easy to navigate and refer to, it is the key that unlocks the door to greater night sky exploration.

Author : Erich Karkoschka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387485379

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The Observer's Sky Atlas by Erich Karkoschka Pdf

- Includes a short introduction to observing, a thorough description of the star charts and tables, a glossary and much more - Perfect for both the beginner and seasoned observer - Fully revised edition of a best-selling and highly-praised sky atlas

Author : Erich Karkoschka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662103920

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The Observer’s Sky Atlas by Erich Karkoschka Pdf

Can you remember being impressed by a c1ear starry sky? Look at the Milky Way through binoculars and it will reveal its many hundreds of thousands of stars, double stars, stellar clusters, and nebulae. If you are a new ob server, it is not that easy to find your way in this swarm of stars, but this atlas tries to make it as easy as possible. So now it is not just experienced amateurs that can enjoy looking at the heavens. Two additional observing aids are recommended. The first is a plani sphere, where one can dial in the time and day in order to see which constellations are visible and where they are in the sky. The second is an astronomical yearbook. It lists the current positions of the planets and all important phenomena. So, let us begin our journey around the night sky, and see what the universe can reveal to us! Facing page, top: The constellation Cygnus (Swan) in the midst of the northern Milky Way. The photograph gives an impression of the uncountable stars in our Milky Way. This becomes more conspicuous when you sweep through Cygnus with binoculars. Under a very dark sky, one can try to find the North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula, and Veil Nebula (see p. 47). These are difficult nebulae and are only barely visible on this photograph as weIl.

Author : Philip M. Bagnall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461408307

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The Star Atlas Companion by Philip M. Bagnall Pdf

Conventional star atlases are great for locating constellations and individual stars but The Star Atlas Companion goes one step further and describes the physical properties of more than 1,100 stars. With the aid of scale diagrams, the reader can get a real sense of the sizes, shapes, distances, and surface features of many of the stars visible to the naked eye in both the Nothern and Southern Hemispheres. Information on their rotational velocities and periods is given together with their spectral type and luminosity. Binary and multiple star systems are explained in detail. Special mention is made of Barnard's, Kapteyn's, Kepler's, and Van Maanen's Stars and the properties of many open clusters are given. With its emphasis on helping the amateur astronomer gain a better understanding of what they are looking at. The Star Atlas Companion will provide a new dimension to observing the star and is an invaluable supplement to any star atlas.

Author : Michael Bakich
Publisher : Kalmbach Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 162700775X

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The Complete Star Atlas by Michael Bakich Pdf

The Complete Star Atlas: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Night Sky is the all-in-one guide to the stars. It is a must-have book for anyone who wants to learn the constellations, find the brightest stars, and view the best deep-sky objects. Perfect for all stargazers! This 160-page book from Michael E. Bakich, retired Astronomy magazine Senior Editor, introduces readers, from novice to experts, to observing the night sky with accurate, easy-to ready star maps optimized for use with red flashlights. Maps are accompanied by informative articles and full-color photographs to show everything you can see in the night sky with the naked eye or with a small telescope.

Author : Erich Karkoschka
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999-05-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1475731191

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The Observer’s Sky Atlas by Erich Karkoschka Pdf

Equally useful for the beginning observer and for the old hand, this atlas presents: -a short introduction into observing the sky and a thorough description of the star charts and tables - clearly arranged charts of all the stars visible with the unaided eye (up to 6th magnitude) - enlarged chart sections for binocular observation, highlighting 250 interesting nebulae, galaxies, and stellar clusters (to magnitude 9) - a catalog of more than 1,000 objects that takes into account the far-reaching measurements of the Hipparcos Satellite published in 1997 - tables of predicted separations of binary stars until the year 2015. The Observers Sky Atlas is an indispensable and handy companion for every observer.

Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01
Category : Astrographic catalog and chart
ISBN : 0007172230

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Atlas of the Night Sky by Storm Dunlop Pdf

A comprehensive atlas of the night sky covering all the constellations in the northern and southern hemispheresThis brand-new, large format atlas of the night sky, is aimed at readers who have developed an interest in astronomy from reading basic guides, and who have acquired some basic equipment. Their next step is to observe the fainter objects of the night sky and develop a knowledge of all 88 constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres. Star charts will cover the whole sky showing objects down to a magnitude of 6. 5 (approx. naked-eye limit under clear skies). The sky is covered in 20 large-scale charts to avoid the crowding in dense star field that is found in other atlases. The projection used matches as closely as possible the observer's visual perception of the sky and minimize distortions. Lists of objects to observe and tabular data is shown on the page facing each chart. There are also charts including: * Zodiacal and neighbouring constellations, specifically designed to assist in the location of the planets, Moon and bright minor planets* The locations of certain classes of object including novae, globular clusters and open clusters* Large-scale maps of the

Author : Hans Vehrenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822000190678

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Atlas of Deep-Sky Splendors by Hans Vehrenberg Pdf

Author : James Mullaney,Wil Tirion
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521493437

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The Cambridge Double Star Atlas by James Mullaney,Wil Tirion Pdf

Magnificent atlas of double and multiple stars for viewing with binoculars and telescopes: a must-have for stargazers.

Author : Robin Scagell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1770859004

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Night Sky Atlas by Robin Scagell Pdf

"Maps and text show stars, planets and other objects in the sky night, all visible with binoculars or a small telescope. Photo-realistic images opposite maps show how the same portion of sky looks to the naked eye, allowing less experienced observers to quickly find specific sky objects of interest. The maps can be used for planning observations, navigating from one part of the sky to another, and for quick reference. The guide can be used anywhere in the world and at any time of the year. The maps include observing targets, seasonal maps, and magnitude 5.5 star maps. Additional features are a plastic-laminated lay-flat binding for outdoor use, flaps to use as page markers, constellation maps, relief Moon maps, and a quick-access page-referenced constellation listing on the back flap."--

Author : Bruce MacEvoy,Wil Tirion,James Mullaney
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107534209

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The Cambridge Double Star Atlas by Bruce MacEvoy,Wil Tirion,James Mullaney Pdf

The first and only atlas of physical double stars, with charts by celestial cartographer Wil Tirion.

Author : D. A. Jenkins
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,9 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 : Giles Sparrow
Publisher : Amber Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Constellations
ISBN : 190468775X

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Atlas of the Constellations by Giles Sparrow Pdf

Featuring accurate and clear star charts covering the complete northern and southern hemispheres, the 'Atlas of the Constellations' is a fascinating introduction to astronomy.

Author : H J P Arnold,P Doherty,P Moore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351409575

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The Photographic Atlas of the Stars by H J P Arnold,P Doherty,P Moore Pdf

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars contains 50, high-quality full color photographs of the entire night sky of the northern and southern hemispheres. Each plate is accompanied by a star map of the identical area, which identifies the main stars of the constituent constellations as well as other interesting astronomical objects. In addition to this detail, Sir Patrick Moore has written a commentary for each plate that highlights the stars and objects of interest to observers equipped with binoculars and that includes detailed tabular information on astronomical objects of the region. The resulting double-page spread provides an invaluable reference for the amateur astronomer, detailing the constellations and other heavenly bodies of interest that are observable with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope.

Author : Wil Tirion
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1139939394

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The Cambridge Star Atlas by Wil Tirion Pdf

This classic star atlas is ideal for both beginning astronomers and more experienced observers worldwide. The clear, full-color maps show stars, clusters and galaxies visible with binoculars or a small telescope. The atlas also features constellation boundaries and the Milky Way, and lists objects that are interesting to observe. This new edition features a clearer map of the Moon's surface, showing craters and features; a second Moon map, mirror reversed for users of telescopes with star diagonals; enhanced index charts showing the constellations more clearly; and a new data table listing stars hosting planetary systems. It is now spiral bound, making it ideal for use at the telescope.