The Science And Art Of Using Telescopes

Author : Philip Pugh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387764696

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The Science and Art of Using Telescopes by Philip Pugh Pdf

Amateur astronomers have to start somewhere. Most begin by buying a modest astronomical telescope and getting to know the night sky. After a while, many want to move on to the next stage, but this can be problematic. The magazines advertise a mass of commercially-made equipment – some of it very expensive – which can represent a major financial outlay. The trick is to choose the right equipment, and then use it to its fullest extent. Observing Skills: The Science and Art of using Astronomical Telescopes provides the required information. First, it explains how to get the best from entry-level equipment (that upgrade may not even be needed for a year or two!). Second, it explains how to select equipment that is at the ‘next level’, and describes how use more advanced telescopes and accessories. The book is organized according to observational targets, and although it concentrates mainly on visual observing, it concludes with a section on imaging and the equipment currently available – from regular digital cameras, through webcams, to specialized chilled-chip CCD cameras. Observing Skills: The Science and Art of using Astronomical Telescopes is the perfect follow-up to Moore and Watson: Astronomy with a Budget Telescope and Tonkin: AstroFAQs . It neatly fills the gap between these introductory books and the more advanced books in Springer’s Practical Astronomy list.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:748211433

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The Science And Art Of Using Telescopes by Anonim Pdf

Author : Geoff Andersen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691129797

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The Telescope by Geoff Andersen Pdf

A history of the telescope includes discussion of such related topics as the dark-adapted human eye, interferometry, adaptive optics, and remote sensing.

Author : Fred Watson
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781741763928

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Ian Stargazer by Fred Watson Pdf

The telescope is literally the world's most far-reaching invention. It can unlock nature's secrets in the remotest corners of the universe. It is a time machine, allowing us to look billions of years into the past for answers to some of our most profound questions. In its 400-year history, the telescope has progressed from a crudely fashioned tube holding a couple of spectacle lenses to colossal structures housed in space-age cathedrals. The history of the telescope is a rich story of ingenuity and perseverance involving some of the most colourful figures of the scientific world. It begins in ancient times, gathers momentum through the Renaissance, with the first recorded telescope bursting onto the scene in the middle of a diplomatic crisis in seventeenth century Holland, and takes us to the limits of space with the cutting-edge telescopes of today. Written by Fred Watson, one of Australia's best-loved astronomers, Stargazer brings the story of the telescope to a general readership for the first time.

Author : Louis Bell
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1330279123

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The Telescope by Louis Bell Pdf

Excerpt from The Telescope This book is written for the many observers, who use telescopes for study or pleasure and desire more information about their construction and properties. Not being a handbook in two or more thick quartos, it attempts neither exhaustive technicalities nor popular descriptions of great observatories and their work. It deals primarily with principles and their application to such instruments as are likely to come into the possession, or within reach, of students and others for whom the Heavens have a compelling call. Much has been written of telescopes, first and last, but it is for the most part scattered through papers in three or four languages, and quite inaccessible to the ordinary reader. For his benefit the references are, so far as is practicable, to English sources, and dimensions are given, regretfully, in English units. Certain branches of the subject are not here discussed for lack of space or because there is recent literature at hand to which reference can be made. Such topics are telescopes notable chiefly for their dimensions, and photographic apparatus on which special treatises are available. Celestial photography is a branch of astronomy which stands on its own feet, and although many telescopes are successfully used for photography through the help of color screens, the photographic telescope proper and its use belongs to a field somewhat apart, requiring a technique quite its own. It is many years, however, since any book has dealt with the telescope itself, apart from the often repeated accounts of the marvels it discloses. The present volume contains neither pictures of nebulae nor speculations as to the habitibility of the planets; it merely attempts to bring the facts regarding the astronomer's chief instrument of research somewhere within grasp and up to the present time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Jeff Lashley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441908834

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The Radio Sky and How to Observe It by Jeff Lashley Pdf

Radio astronomy is far from being beyond the scope of amateurs astronomers, and this practical, self-contained guide for the newcomer to practical radio astronomey is an ideal introduction. This guide is a must for anyone who wants to join the growing ranks of 21st Century backyard radio astronomers. The first part of the book provides background material and explains (in a non-mathematical way) our present knowledge of the stronger radio sources – those observable by amateurs – including the Sun, Jupiter, Meteors, Galactic and extra-galactic sources. The second part of the book deals not only with observing, but – assuming no prior technical knowledge of electronics or radio theory – takes the reader step-by-step through the process of building and using a backyard radio telescope. There are complete, detailed plans and construction information for a number of amateur radio telescopes, the simplest of which can be put together and working – using only simple tools – in a weekend. For other instruments, there are full details of circuit-board layouts, components to use and (vitally important in radio astronomy) how to construct antennae for radio astronomy.

Author : Lars Lindberg Christensen,Robert Fosbury,Robert L. Hurt
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 3527408665

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Hidden Universe by Lars Lindberg Christensen,Robert Fosbury,Robert L. Hurt Pdf

Our eyes are the result of an evolutionary adaptation to the sun's light. Since the sun is a G dwarf and emits most of its light in only a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, our eyes are very limited in their capability to show us the universe. This book shows the fundamental change in our perception by covering the full spectrum of light. The authors' unique skill in both science and science communication allows for a popular writing style, with an emphasis on what cannot be seen with our eyes. They make many comparisons with high-color images to reveal what is actually taking place behind the veil. They also make good use of their access to the most striking images in the field, creating full-color illustrations as needed. In addition, boxes and diagrams provide overviews of the instruments used.

Author : James Baikie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1334032149

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Through the Telescope (Classic Reprint) by James Baikie Pdf

Author : Ernest H. Cherrington
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486150772

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Exploring the Moon Through Binoculars and Small Telescopes by Ernest H. Cherrington Pdf

Informative, profusely illustrated guide to locating and identifying craters, rills, seas, mountains, other lunar features. Newly revised and updated with special section of new photos. Over 100 photos and diagrams. "Extraordinary delight awaits the amateur astronomer or teacher who opens this book." — The Science Teacher.

Author : Govert Schilling,Lars Lindberg Christensen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527657056

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Eyes on the Skies by Govert Schilling,Lars Lindberg Christensen Pdf

Adopted as the official book of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, this stunningly illustrated history of telescopic discovery spans the range from the first telescopes via the Hubble Space Telescope to next generation platforms, and how they have changed and continue to change our view of the universe, our place in it and where it all came from. EYES ON THE SKIES features numerous full-page photographs and is printed in high-quality color throughout. Also includes the official IYA DVD with 59 minutes of narrated text, expert comments and interviews, animations, computer simulations, science results, plus footage from observatories.

Author : James Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1815
Category : Industrial arts
ISBN : OXFORD:600020516

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The Panorama of Science and Art by James Smith Pdf

Author : Paul G. Abel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461470199

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Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy by Paul G. Abel Pdf

With the advent of CCDs and webcams, the focus of amateur astronomy has to some extent shifted from science to art. Visual work in astronomy has a rich history. Today, imaging is now more prominent. However there is still much for the visual amateur astronomer to do, and visual work is still a valid component of amateur astronomy. Paul Abel has been addressing this issue by promoting visual astronomy wherever possible – at talks to astronomical societies, in articles for popular science magazines, and on BBC TV’s The Sky at Night. Visual Lunar and Planetary Astronomy is a comprehensive modern treatment of visual lunar and planetary astronomy, showing that even in the age of space telescopes and interplanetary probes it is still possible to contribute scientifically with no more than a moderately-priced commercially made astronomical telescope. It is believed that imaging and photography is somehow more objective and more accurate than the eye, and this has led to a peculiar “crisis of faith” in the human visual system and its amazing processing power. But by analyzing observations from the past, we can see how accurate visual astronomy really is! Measuring the rotational period of Mars and making accurate lunar charts for American astronauts were all done by eye. The book includes sections on how the human visual system works, how to view an object through an eyepiece, and how to record observations and keep a scientific notebook. The book also looks at how to make an astronomical, rather than an artistic, drawing. Finally, everything here will also be of interest to those imagers who wish to make their images more scientifically applicable by combining the methods and practices of visual astronomy with imaging.

Author : Richard A. Proctor
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1330053397

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Half-Hours With the Telescope by Richard A. Proctor Pdf

Excerpt from Half-Hours With the Telescope: Being a Popular Guide to the Use of the Telescope as a Means of Amusement The object which the Author and Publisher of this little work have proposed to themselves, has been the production, at a moderate price, of a useful and reliable guide to the amateur telescopist. Among the celestial phenomena described or figured in this treatise, by far the larger number may be profitably examined with small telescopes, and there are none which are beyond the range of a good 3-inch achromatic. The work also treats of the construction of telescopes, the nature and use of star-maps, and other subjects connected with the requirements of amateur observers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Frederick Denning
Publisher : Nova Snova
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1536142301

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Telescopic Work for Starlight Evenings by William Frederick Denning Pdf

Excerpt from Telescopic Work for Starlight Evenings Planetary Observations, and kindred subjects, which I furnished to 'the Observatory' and other scientific serials from time to time, have also been included, and the material so much altered and extended that it may be regarded as virtually new matter. The work has outgrown my original imten tion, but it proved SO engrossing that it was found difficult to ensure greater brevity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Patrick Moore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781447106272

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Eyes on the Universe by Patrick Moore Pdf

This highly illustrated history of the telescope begins with pre-telescopic observatories and progresses to today`s most modern instruments, including the Hubble. The book examines the development of astronomical telescopes and provides a fascinating overview of the way astronomical telescopes and imaging have evolved with technology during the past 450 years.