Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteor - Couverture souple

Edberg, Stephen J.

 
9780521066273: Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteor
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521066271 ISBN 13 : 9780521066273
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

When can you see fireballs and who should you contact if you spot one? When is it best to hunt for comets and meteors and whereabouts? How do you gauge the size of the coma in the head of a comet and estimate its degree of condensation? Clear and easy to use, this guide shows you how to make successful and valuable observations and records of comets, asteroids, meteors and the zodiacal light. For each topic the historical background and current scientific understanding support a wealth of observational techniques. Comet observers are shown techniques for search and discovery. They can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness and size, and how to make photographic studies of cometary heads and tails. Asteroid hunters will find a 'life list' of quarry and guidelines on how to search for these objects and then how to photograph or electronically image them. Fruitful photographic and electronic methods for studying meteors and meteor showers are provided. Visual and photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

When can you see fireballs and who should you contact if you spot one? When is it best to hunt for comets and meteors and whereabouts? How do you gauge the size of the coma in the head of a comet and estimate its degree of condensation? Clear and easy to use, this guide shows you how to make successful and valuable observations and records of comets, asteroids, meteors and the zodiacal light. For each topic the historical background and current scientific understanding support a wealth of observational techniques. Comet observers are shown techniques for search and discovery. They can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness and size, and how to make photographic studies of cometary heads and tails. Asteroid hunters will find a 'life list' of quarry and guidelines on how to search for these objects and then how to photograph or electronically image them. Fruitful photographic and electronic methods for studying meteors and meteor showers are provided. Visual and photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light.

Revue de presse

Review of the hardback: 'I liked this volume very much and thoroughly enjoyed reading it ... a valuable addition to the literature and would be a great help and encouragement to any observer thinking of taking up any of these studies.' Michael Hendrie, Journal of the British Astronomical Association

Review of the hardback: 'This book is a useful introduction to the lesser bodies of our Solar System ...' Astronomy Now

Review of the hardback: '... the meat of this book is its practical content, which has the feel of people who really know what they are talking about...though they start simple, they take you as far as you could want to go, including the use of the CCD detectors ... whatever your day job, if you are interested in astronomy you can start simple and work your way up to professional standard. This is an excellent place to start on that road.' New Scientist

Review of the hardback: 'For me, the best part is David Levy's account of comet-hunting. A successful hunter himself, Levy has many tips to share.' The Observatory

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521066271
ISBN 13 
9780521066273
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
260
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9780521420037: Observing Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, and the Zodiacal Light

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521420032 ISBN 13 :  9780521420037
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1994
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