Astronomy For Amateur Observers

Maunder, Michael and Patrick Moore: Transit. Springer Verlag, 2000. ISBN: 1852336218
Zustand: Gut, Mängelexemplar, VIII, 164 pp. 35 figs. About this book: Although transits of planets across the Sun are rare (only Mercury and Venus orbit the Sun closer than us, and so can transit the Sun's disc) amateur astronomers can observe, record and image other kinds of transit, which are very much more frequent. Transit is in two parts, the first telling the fascinating story of the early scientific expeditions to observe transits. The second part is for practical observers, and explains how to observe transits of all sorts - even transits of aircraft as they fly between the observer and the Sun! Written for amateur astronomers and astronomy students ISBN 1852336218

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[KW: Astronomie; Astrophysik; transit]

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Kitchin, Chris: Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Astronomy. Springer Verlag, 2002. ISBN: 1852335599
Zustand: Gut, VIII, 280 p. 273 illus. About this book: This could be the first dictionary of astronomy specifically written for practical amateur astronomers. In addition to definitions, it provides an invaluable reference source for terms, techniques, instruments, formulas and processes for practising observers, both amateur and professional. A special feature of this dictionary is extended definitions for many topics; they give sufficient information for many of the techniques and items of instrumentation to be used as well as understood. With over 200 illustrations and extensive appendices, this is an essential reference book for every astronomer. Written for amateur astronomers ISBN 1852335599

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[KW: astronomy; Dictionary]

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Bone, Neil: Observing Meteors, Comets, Supernovae and other transient Phenomena. New York, NY, U.S.A. Springer-Verlag New York, Incorporated, 1999. ISBN: 1852330171
Zustand: Gut, Mängelexemplar, X, 198 pp. About this book: Transient phenomena are short-lived astronomical events, unusual in a science in which time is more often measured in millennia than milliseconds. There is a fascination with transient phenomena, predictable or otherwise, that astronomers of all abilities share. In Meteors, Comets, Supernovae, Neil Bone gives guidelines for observers, including the best possible periods (months or years) to see seasonal but unpredictable phenomena like meteors and sunspots. Recording such outbursts involves visual observing techniques, photography, and even the relatively new field of the video recording of meteors, which are also examined in detail. The book also includes material about phenomena that occur in the lower atmosphere (such as "ozone eaters", nacreous clouds, solar and lunar haloes), which although not strictly astronomical in their nature attract the attention of dedicated sky-watchers. Written for amateur astronomers and professional astronomers ISBN 1852330171

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[KW: COMETS METEORS SUPERNOVAE ASTRONOMY OBSERVERS MANUALS NATURE STAR OBSERVATION SCIENCE]

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Privett, Grant and Paul Parsons: The Deep-Sky Observer's Year. Springer Verlag, 2001. ISBN: 1852332735
Zustand: Gut, X, 253 pp. 171 figs. About this book: Deep-sky observing - that's looking at the stars, nebulae and galaxies - is easily the most popular field for amateur astronomers. The big problem faced by non-professional observers is what to look at - what's visible at a paticular time of year. The Deep-sky Observer's Year is a month-by-month guide to the best objects to view. Objects are given a "star rating" according to how difficult they are to observe or image (i.e. photograph) with a particular size of telescope. The book includes many images produced by amateur astronomers, as well as photographs from NASA, ESA and ESO. There is also some background information about the objects that can be seen, along with lots of useful tips, hints, and resources (especially about what's available on the Internet) for deep-sky observers. Written for amateur astronomers ISBN 1852332735

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[KW: astronomy; Deep-sky]

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