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Book Synopsis Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them by : Roger Dymock
Download or read book Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them written by Roger Dymock and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ASTRONOMERS' OBSERVING GUIDES provide up-to-date information for amateur astronomers who want to know all about what it is they are observing. This is the basis of the first part of the book. The second part details observing techniques for practical astronomers, working with a range of different instruments. -- We live in a violent universe. The media constantly remind us of the possibility of an object suddenly appearing and hitting Earth. A hit by an asteroid is believed to have spelled the end of the dinosaurs. Such a collision by an object from space could cause another extinction event, if the object were large enough. And such objects are definitely out there. Often called "the vermin of the sky," asteroids roam our Solar System often unseen. Many have been tracked, and their orbits calculated. But there are still many to be discovered and assessed. Many amateur astronomers are helping in this effort, sometimes even working with professional astronomers, to contribute to our knowledge and avert danger. Some people just enjoying locating these or the dwarf planets, such as Pluto, and then following their paths. Whatever your interest, Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them will help you get started. It will tell you what you are looking at and why you should look. It will also help you learn how to look. This is definitely an area where amateurs can make a difference. Roger Dymock, in clear, engaging language can help you get started right now!
Book Synopsis Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them by : Roger Dymock
Download or read book Asteroids and Dwarf Planets and How to Observe Them written by Roger Dymock and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dwarf planets (which were formerly called asteroids except for the planet Pluto), and the smaller Solar System bodies still called asteroids today, are making front page news, particularly those that are newly discovered and those that might present a hazard to life on Earth by impacting our planet. In this age of giant telescopes and space probes, these small Solar System bodies have advanced from being tiny points of light to bodies worthy of widespread study. This book describes the dwarf planets and asteroids themselves, their origins, orbits, and composition, and at how amateur astronomers can play a part in their detection, tracking, and imaging. The book is divided into two parts. Part I describes physical properties (including taxonomic types) of dwarf planets and asteroids, how they formed in the early life of the Solar System, and how they evolved to their present positions, groups, and families. It also covers the properties used to define these small Solar System bodies: magnitude, rotation rates (described by their light-curves), and orbital characteristics. Part II opens with a description of the hardware and software an amateur or practical astronomer needs to observe and also to image asteroids. Then numerous observing techniques are covered in depth. Finally, there are lists of relevant amateur and professional organizations and how to submit your own observations to them.
Book Synopsis Guide to the Universe: Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets by : Andrew S. Rivkin
Download or read book Guide to the Universe: Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets written by Andrew S. Rivkin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geared toward students, this guide provides an overview of the small bodies that orbit the sun. This volume in the Greenwood Guides to the Universe series covers asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets—those small bodies that revolve the Sun—and provides readers with the most up-to-date understanding of the current state of scientific knowledge about them. Scientifically sound, but written with the student in mind, Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets is an excellent first step for researching the exciting scientific discoveries of the smallest celestial bodies in the solar system. The book will introduce students to all of the areas of research surrounding the subject, answering many intriguing questions. It defines a dwarf planet and explains why Pluto is one. It looks at how such small bodies form, what they are made of, and what kind of atmospheres might they have. And it asks—and answers—whether asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets present a hazard to the Earth or to spacecraft.
Book Synopsis Pluto & the Dwarf Planets by : Nathan Sommer
Download or read book Pluto & the Dwarf Planets written by Nathan Sommer and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Small, rocky dwarf planets make their home on the outer edges of the solar system. Scientists use telescopes to study Pluto and the dwarf planets as they orbit the Sun. Their fascinating findings are on display in this informative title about some of the solar system’s most far-away objects!
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Book Synopsis Dwarf Planets and Asteroids by : Thomas Wm Hamilton
Download or read book Dwarf Planets and Asteroids written by Thomas Wm Hamilton and published by Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning astronomy book explores Dwarf Planets and Asteroids: Minor Bodies of the Solar System. Written by a retired astronomer, the book provides a survey of the dwarf planets and asteroids, giving details of the discovery, naming, orbits, and physical characteristics of hundreds of examples of the known asteroids found by astronomers in the past two centuries. It also includes the different groups and classes of asteroids. Those bodies that have been visited by spacecraft are singled out for extra attention, including close-up photos where available. About two hundred asteroids have been found to have moons of their own, and the story of their discovery and examples of these moons are also included.
Book Synopsis The Dwarf Planets by : Steve Kortenkamp
Download or read book The Dwarf Planets written by Steve Kortenkamp and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the five dwarf planets in our solar system, including the birth of the solar system and the dwarf planets' orbits around the Sun"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis Dawn of Small Worlds by : Michael Moltenbrey
Download or read book Dawn of Small Worlds written by Michael Moltenbrey and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a detailed introduction to the thousands and thousands of smaller bodies in the solar system. Written for interested laymen, amateur astronomers and students it describes the nature and origin of asteroids, dwarf planets and comets, and gives detailed information about their role in the solar system. The author nicely reviews the history of small-world-exploration and describes past, current and future space craft missions studying small worlds, and presents their results. Readers will learn that small solar system worlds have a dramatically different nature and appearance than the planets. Even though research activity on small worlds has increased in the recent past many of their properties are still in the dark and need further research.
Book Synopsis The Nature of Planets, Dwarf Planets, and Space Objects by : Britannica Educational Publishing
Download or read book The Nature of Planets, Dwarf Planets, and Space Objects written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peering through a telescope, you are likely to encounter a host of celestial bodiesanything from another planet to a cometspeckling the night sky. Careful observation has shown that while each object follows a unique orbit or trajectory, these entities also share numerous qualities and together provide critical information about space and the universe as a whole. This engaging volume surveys the characteristics of the diverse objects that make up the solar system as well as their distinguishing features.
Book Synopsis A Look at Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets by : Anna Kaspar
Download or read book A Look at Pluto and Other Dwarf Planets written by Anna Kaspar and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-07-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the 2006 reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet, and describes its physical characteristics, as well as those of other celestial bodies such as moons and asteroids.
Download or read book Dwarf Planets written by Alexis Roumanis and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that there are five known dwarf planets? They are called Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. Find out more in Dwarf Planets, a Planets book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.
Book Synopsis Guide to the Universe: Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets by : ANDREW. RIVKIN
Download or read book Guide to the Universe: Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets written by ANDREW. RIVKIN and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Asteroids and How to Observe Them by : Lawrence Garrett
Download or read book Asteroids and How to Observe Them written by Lawrence Garrett and published by . This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asteroids, particularly those that might present a hazard to life on Earth by impacting our planet, are important. In this age of giant telescopes (Keck and Hubble) and space probes (NEAR) the minor planets have advanced from being tiny points of light to front-page news when they approach Earth. This book looks at the asteroids (minor planets) themselves, their origins, orbits and composition, and at how amateur astronomers can play a part in their detection, tracking and imaging. It begins with a short review of the asteroids themselves, such as the "big four" and a few other highlights a?? objects such as close-approach objects, and some distant and historical types. The book then reviews the beginnings of serious observations by amateurs, and the start of the ALPOa??s Minor Planet Section and Minor Planet Bulletin (MPB) . The second part of the book is designed to help the reader become part of the community of serious minor planet observers. This does not mean setting goals of getting every reader to do research, but rather to supply readers with enough hard information to allow them to join the Pro/Am minor planet community and contribute in the way they prefer. It describes Internet options and key sites, software recommendations, and even how to use charts well at the telescope eyepiece. First time projects for those who have never seen an asteroid explain everything needed for spotting asteroids and keeping records of sightings. This is not a book only for observers who can spend thousands of dollars on telescopes and do world-class work, but is also a manual for newcomers: new visual observers who may be tomorrowa??s groundbreakers.
Book Synopsis Observing the Solar System by : Gerald North
Download or read book Observing the Solar System written by Gerald North and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a well-known and experienced amateur astronomer, this is a practical primer for all aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced astronomer, you will find all you need in this book to help develop your knowledge and skills and move on to the next level of observing. This up-to-date, self-contained guide provides a detailed and wide-ranging background to Solar System astronomy, along with extensive practical advice and resources. Topics covered include: traditional visual observing techniques using telescopes and ancillary equipment; how to go about imaging astronomical bodies; how to conduct measurements and research of scientifically useful quality; the latest observing and imaging techniques. Whether your interests lie in observing aurorae, meteors, the Sun, the Moon, asteroids, comets, or any of the major planets, you will find all you need here to help you get started.
Download or read book Pluto written by Greg Roza and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes Pluto, which was officially designated a dwarf planet in 2006.
Download or read book Orbital Motion written by A.E. Roy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long established as one of the premier references in the fields of astronomy, planetary science, and physics, the fourth edition of Orbital Motion continues to offer comprehensive coverage of the analytical methods of classical celestial mechanics while introducing the recent numerical experiments on the orbital evolution of gravitating masses and the astrodynamics of artificial satellites and interplanetary probes. Following detailed reviews of earlier editions by distinguished lecturers in the USA and Europe, the author has carefully revised and updated this edition. Each chapter provides a thorough introduction to prepare you for more complex concepts, reflecting a consistent perspective and cohesive organization that is used throughout the book. A noted expert in the field, the author not only discusses fundamental concepts, but also offers analyses of more complex topics, such as modern galactic studies and dynamical parallaxes. New to the Fourth Edition: * Numerous updates and reorganization of all chapters to encompass new methods * New results from recent work in areas such as satellite dynamics * New chapter on the Caledonian symmetrical n-body problem Extending its coverage to meet a growing need for this subject in satellite and aerospace engineering, Orbital Motion, Fourth Edition remains a top reference for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, professionals such as engineers, and serious amateur astronomers.
Book Synopsis Journey Through the Asteroid Belt by : Mark Dillard
Download or read book Journey Through the Asteroid Belt written by Mark Dillard and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the plot of many sci-fi movies: An asteroid is hurtling toward Earth! But is this really a danger we face? And what exactly are asteroids? This book answers these and many more questions about the millions of asteroids in our solar system and the large orbiting belt in which most are found.
Book Synopsis The Asteroids; Or Minor Planets Between Mars and Jupiter by : Daniel Kirkwood
Download or read book The Asteroids; Or Minor Planets Between Mars and Jupiter written by Daniel Kirkwood and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Asteroids; Or Minor Planets Between Mars and Jupiter" by Daniel Kirkwood. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
