An Observer's Guide to Comet Hale-Bopp
Author | : Don Machholz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Astronomy |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Don Machholz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Astronomy |
ISBN | : |
Author | : J. Timothy Unruh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Comets |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Donald K. Yeomans |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Comets |
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Author | : Thomas A. Hockey |
Publisher | : Atl PressScientific Pub |
Total Pages | : 175 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781882360154 |
A fascinating introduction to the recently discovered Comet Hale-Bopp that will soon burst onto the celestial scene. The comet will be one of the most-studied and perhaps brightest. It arrives on the heels of other recent comets in the "year of the comet". Hockey's book fills the long-standing demand for a guidebook that helps everyone gripped by "comet-fever" appreciate this spectacular event. It is written in a lucid style for a non-technical readership. Biographical details and first-person quotes from Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, among others, humanize the science behind the comet and capture the "feel" of what could well-be the astronomical event of the decade. The book provides the reader with charts and tables to locate and observe the comet. Hockey tells the story of the comet's discovery, astronomer's reaction to it, and their preparation for its arrival. It also discusses other famous comets, including Comet Halley, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and Comet Hyakutake, and their significance. "This is a well-written account of everything you need to know to enjoy Comet Hale-Bopp. The level of writing is most appropriate for young teens, but their parents will pick it up and learn a great deal as well. I was particularly impressed with how well the author handles scientific concepts for this audience. They are deftly woven into the text, and should inspire young readers to see science as an exciting process, not a collection of factoids". Dr. Catharine Garmany, University of Colorado, Boulder, Chair, Education Advisory Board, American Astronomical Society "It is refreshing... to see this authoritative little book... The book is especially suitable for younger readers, observers, andamateur astronomers. The profuse photo illustrations include not only some of the better NASA and large-telescope images of comets, asteroids, and craters, but also shots of current science personalities, including the discoverers; Hale and Bopp. All in all, the book gives an easy introduction to why scientists and naturalists are excited about the approach of a new, major comet... Perhaps the most inspiring chapters for many readers will be the last two, which detail how and where to watch for the comet, the role of amateurs in comet studies, and how to understand and use small telescopes... I recommend it for younger readers and applaud the author... for introducing a whole new generation of readers to their own personal comet and hence to the wonders of the universe around us". Dr. William K. Hartmann, Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, Author of "Astronomy: the Cosmic Journey" and "Moons and Planets", co-author of "The Modern Theory for the Origin of the Moon", Mariner 9 space-probe imaging team co-investigator, Space Artist "Hockey has the first-time astronomical observer clearly in his sights...young astronomers will enjoy Hockey. "John Hughes, Sky and Telescope, February 1997 "This book correctly identifies itself as "a fascinating introduction to the recently-discovered Comet Hale-Bopp"...Author Thomas Hockey is a professional planetary scientist, and a professor at a university (Northern Iowa) noted for its emphasis on quality astronomy education. It is therefore not surprising that this book is clear and accurate... Hockey has a distinctive conversational style which is neither pedantic nor slick; his book reads like a story from cover to cover. It is neither a textbooknor an encyclopedia on comets". Prof. John R. Percy, Astronomer, University of Toronto, Chair, International Astronomical Union Commission: The Teaching of Astronomy "If you are interested in either finding Comet Hale-Bopp or learning about the mysterious lore of comets, then this is the book for you. Hockey is a real story-teller when he relates the discovery of Hale-Bopp; he shows how the roles played by both amateur and professional astronomy knit together. Hockey writes in a casual, easy-to-read style which makes concepts clear without resorting to math. I especially recommend this book for teachers and their students". Prof. Mary Kay Hemenway, Astronomer, University of Texas at Austin, Education Officer, American Astronomical Society "I find the book to be a rare gem in the popular science canon which, by my personal standards, covers a fascinating subject, is of relevance to the scientific community and well written". Bruce Gain, Editor, Earth Space Review "The interested public will find this book both entertaining and informative". Prof. Thomas E. Cravens, Astronomer, University of Kansas "A fascinating introduction to the recently-discovered Comet Hale-Bopp". America Online "The Comet Hale-Bopp Book is a nicely illustrated guide... It has been targeted at the novice and/or younger audience and meets this objective admirably. The text is written in a modern, easy to read style and is littered with analogies which help the reader relate to such things as astronomical distance scales and the like. Chapter three is typical of the books excellent non-technical narrative. The author manages to discuss gravity and orbital dynamics in just g pages, yet leaves the reader witha clear understanding of how and why comets orbit the Sun... This book is a lucid, well written text and is well suited to help the novice comet enthusiast discover the delights of comet watching". Vello Tabur, Comet Discoverer
Author | : Alan Hale |
Publisher | : High Lonesome Books |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Discovered in July 1995 by Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, Comet Hale-Bopp was the brightest comet ever seen at its distance. This gives the history of its discovery, explains how to view it from fall 1996 to spring 1997, and explains the relationship of comets to the birth of our solar system, and to asteroids, meteors and eclipses of the sun and moon.
Author | : James Muirden |
Publisher | : Philip's |
Total Pages | : 74 |
Release | : 1985-01-01 |
Genre | : Halley's comet |
ISBN | : 9780540010950 |
Author | : Richard Schmude, Jr. |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 2010-09-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1441957901 |
Comets have inspired wonder, excitement and even fear ever since they were first observed. But they are important members of the solar system, that contain material from early in the life of the system, held in deep-freeze. This makes them key in our understanding of the formation and evolution of many Solar System bodies. Recent ground- and space-based observations have changed much in our understanding of comets. Comets, and How to Observe Them gives a summary of our current knowledge and describes how amateur astronomers can contribute to the body of scientific knowledge of comets. This book contains many practical examples of how to construct comet light-curves, measure how fast a comet’s coma expands, and determine the rotation period of the nucleus. All these examples are illustrated with drawings and photographs. Because of their unpredictable nature comets are always interesting and sometime spectacular objects to observe and image. The second part of the book therefore takes the reader through the key observing techniques that can be used with commercially available modern observing equipment, from basic observations to more scientific measurements.
Author | : David A. J. Seargent |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 275 |
Release | : 2017-03-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319454358 |
In these days of computers and CCD cameras, visual comet observers can still contribute scientifically useful data with the help of this handy reference for use in the field. Comets are one of the principal areas for productive pro-amateur collaboration in astronomy, but finding comets requires a different approach than the observing of more predictable targets. Principally directed toward amateur astronomers who prefer visual observing or who are interested in discovering a new comet or visually monitoring the behavior of known comets, it includes all the advice needed to thrive as a comet observer. After presenting a brief overview of the nature of comets and how we came to the modern understanding of comets, this book details the various types of observations that can usefully be carried out at the eyepiece of a telescope. Subjects range from how to search for new comets to visually estimating the brightness of comets and the length and orientation of tails, in addition to what to look for in comet heads and tails. Details are also given of 20 periodic comets, predicted to return between the years 2017 and 2027, that are expected to become suitable targets for visual observing, in addition to information on a famous comet potentially visible each year and subject to great outbursts of brightness.
Author | : Donald K. Yeomans |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Comets |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Robert Burnham |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 1997-01-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780521586368 |
How to find, view and photograph the comet of the century!