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OverviewPacked with information and explanations, this is a guide for the amateur astronomer who wants to increase the pleasure of his/her hobby as well as learn how to make scientific contributions of real and lasting value. It takes the amateur astronomer from basic topics to more advanced practical work. Detailed appraisals of telescope types and available equipment (including lists of equipment suppliers) are given with an analysis of their strengths and weaknesses, and tips on how to adjust and diagnose faults. Each of the main observing topics is covered in detail including - astrophotography with the camera and through the telescope, lunar observation, observation of the terrestial planets, the gas-giant planets, the Sun, meteors, aurorae, comets, asteroids, nebulae, galaxies, stars and more. The more common observing types are outlined as well as specialized techniques such as radio astronomy and spectroscopy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerald NorthPublisher: Edinburgh University Press Imprint: Edinburgh University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.840kg ISBN: 9780748602537ISBN 10: 0748602534 Pages: 300 Publication Date: 05 September 1991 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9780521574075 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsTelescope optics; atmosphere, seeing, magnification and eye-pieces; telescope hardware and adjustments; astrophotography with the camera; astrophotography through the telescope; the Moon; the terrestrial plants; the gas-giant planets; comets; asteroids, meteors and aurorae; the Sun; variable stars and novae; methods of photometry; double stars; star clusters; nebulae, galaxies and supernovae; spectroscopy; radio astronomy.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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