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Author | : Michael E. Bakich |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2003-07-10 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780521812986 |
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This complete reference provides a wealth of practical information covering all aspects of amateur astronomy. Organized thematically for ease of use, it covers observing techniques, telescopes and observatories, internet resources, and the objects that can be studied. Those new to the field will find tips, techniques and plans on how to begin their quest, and more advanced observers will find useful advice on how to get more from their hobby. Michael E. Bakich obtained a bachelors degree in Astronomy from Ohio State University and a masters degree in Planetarium Education from Michigan State University. He has written numerous original planetarium programs, and gives lectures on astronomy to groups of all ages. He is also a tour guide to eclipses and astro-archaeological sites. Bakich has written two previous books: The Cambridge Planetary Handbook (2000) and The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations (1995), both published by Cambridge University Press.
Author | : Simon Mitton |
Publisher | : Random House Value Publishing |
Total Pages | : 502 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Science |
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Download The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Astronomy Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Shows second-year students that Greek is very regular in the way it forms words -- if you know the rules.
Author | : Jacqueline Mitton |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2007-12-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780521823647 |
Download Cambridge Illustrated Dictionary of Astronomy Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This lavishly illustrated new dictionary written by an experienced writer and consultant on astronomy provides an essential guide to the universe for amateur astronomers of all ages. Around 1300 carefully selected and cross-referenced entries are complemented by hundreds of beautiful colour illustrations, taken from space missions, the Hubble Space Telescope, and other major observatories on Earth and in space. Distinguished stellar illustrator Wil Tirion has drawn 20 new star maps especially for inclusion here. A myriad of named astronomical objects, constellations, observatories and space missions are described in detail, as well as biographical sketches for 70 of the most luminous individuals in the history of astronomy and space science. Acronyms and specialist terms are clearly explained, making for the most thorough and carefully assembled reference resource that teachers and enthusiasts of astronomy will ever need.
Author | : Jack Newton |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 1995-01-19 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521444927 |
Download The Guide to Amateur Astronomy Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
How do you choose your first telescope? Or build one from first principles? What can the deep sky offer you season-by-season? How do you get started in astrophotography? And progress to CCD imaging? The Guide to Amateur Astronomy answers the questions of the novice and the experienced amateur astronomer in one easy-to-use and comprehensive account. Throughout the emphasis is on practical methods to get you started and then develop your skills; with lavish illustrations to show you just what is possible. This second edition of the highly successful Guide has been fully revised and updated. It now takes you from basic 'piggyback' astrophotography, through the use of a cold camera to state-of- the-art CCD imaging; from studies of the planets to the most distant objects in the Universe. From guidelines for the care and adjustment of your telescope through to lists of the spectral classification of stars, amateur astronomy societies and clubs, all the information you need for your voyage of discovery and revelation is provided in this self-contained, helpful guide.
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Author | : Gerald North |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 422 |
Release | : 1997-08-21 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521574303 |
Download Advanced Amateur Astronomy Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book, first published in 1997, is for telescope owners wanting to improve their skills and make observations of real and lasting scientific value.
Author | : O. Richard Norton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780521621434 |
Download The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Beautifully illustrated with over 140 full colour images, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites provides a thorough guide to these fascinating extraterrestrial rocks. Meteorites are our only contact with materials from beyond the Earth-Moon system. Using well known petrologic techniques, this book reveals in vivid colour their extraordinary external and internal structures. Looking deeper still, right to the atomic level, they begin to tell us of the environment within the solar nebula that existed before the planets accreted. In recent years, meteorites have caught the imagination of scientist and collector alike. An army of people are now actively searching for them in the hot and cold deserts of Earth. This book is a valuable guide to assist the searchers in the field to recognize the many classes of meteorites. It is further a reference source for students, teachers and scientists who wish to probe deeper these amazing rocks from space.
Author | : Kenneth R. Lang |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 383 |
Release | : 2007-01-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0387333673 |
Download A Companion to Astronomy and Astrophysics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Astronomy and Astrophysics is a comprehensive, fundamental, and up-to-date reference book. It is filled with vital information and basic facts for amateur astronomers and professional astrophysicists, and for anyone interested in the Universe, from the Earth and other planets to the stars, galaxies and beyond. An exceptionally thorough Index cross-references concepts, discoveries and individuals in both the Timeline section and Dictionary section. The combined result is a unique stand-alone reference volume in which the reader can quickly locate information, while also discovering new and unexpected knowledge.
Author | : Michael E. Bakich |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2000-02-03 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521632805 |
Download The Cambridge Planetary Handbook Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Comprehensive reference text on planetary astronomy written for the general reader.
Author | : Michael Hoskin |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 1999-03-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1316342395 |
Download The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, and one which has repeatedly led to fundamental changes in our view of the world. This book covers the history of our study of the cosmos from prehistory through to a survey of modern astronomy and astrophysics (sure to be of interest to future historians of twentieth-century astronomy). It does not attempt to cover everything, but deliberately concentrates on the important themes and topics. These include stellar astronomy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, at the time subordinate to the study of the solar system, but the source of many important concepts in modern astronomy, and the Copernican revolution, which led to the challenge of ancient authorities in many areas, not just astronomy. This is an essential text for students of the history of science and for students of astronomy who require a historical background to their studies.