The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 2 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks)
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'These two volumes, together, constitute amazingly good observational guides for the serious amateur astronomer.' Spaceflight
' ... serious astronomy for the serious amateur astronomer ... This is an indispensable volume for practical astronomy ... it is recommended for all libraries.' Reference Reviews
'This two-part observer's guide is the most comprehensive that this reviewer has encountered, well-illustrated and with a very readable text ... any aspiring amateur would do well to obtain both volumes as a reference text, which would stand them in good stead for years to come.' Richard Miles, Journal of the BAA
Book Description
Serious amateur astronomers often wonder how to find new minor planets, comets and novae and would like to know how to use photoelectric detectors to derive the temperatures of stars. These issues along with predicting future eclipses and the occultations of stars by minor planets are topics covered in this authoritative and wide-ranging guide. For each topic, sound practical methods of observation and the scientific background are given to facilitate better observations. Guidelines also show how to record and catalog observations using the recognized 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. Volume 2 covers aurorae, meteors, double and multiple stars, variable stars, deep sky objects, novae, and supernovae.
The Observer's Guide to Astronomy: Volume 2 (Practical Astronomy Handbooks)
The Observer's Guide to Astronomy (Practical Astronomy Handbooks),Patrick Martinez,Storm Dunlop,Cambridge University Press,0521452651,Astronomy - General,Astronomy - Star Guides,Descriptive Astronomy,Science,Science/Mathematics,Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods,Astronomy - Amateurs' manuals,Popular astronomy,Science / Astronomy
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