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From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer

Author : Dave Eagle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461487668
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer written by Dave Eagle and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginning astronomical observer passes through a series of stages. The initial stage is hugely exciting and gives the beginner a real buzz as he discovers some of the faint fuzzy objects, markings on the planets, rings around Saturn and the craters on the Moon. But as the novice observer progresses, he or she wants to know what more there is than looking at faint fuzzy blobs or indistinct planet markings. Many jump to the conclusion – wrongly – that they need to spend lots of money on expensive equipment to progress. “From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer” has been written specifically to address this group of budding stargazers. Astronomy is much more than a quick sightseeing tour. Patient observers who can develop their skills will start to appreciate what they are seeing, and will know exactly what to look out for on any particular night. And equally important, they will learn what not to expect to see. “From Casual Stargazer to Amateur Astronomer” is for those who want to develop observing skills beyond mere sightseeing, and learn some of the techniques used to carry out enjoyable – and scientifically useful – observations. It will also direct readers to make informed choices about what can be seen and when. This book is for anyone keen to develop their skills as an amateur astronomer.

The Stargazing Year

Author : Charles Laird Calia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780786281107
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book The Stargazing Year written by Charles Laird Calia and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An amateur Astronomer's account of a year spent observing the cosmos in his New England backyard.

Telescope Optics

Author : Harrie G. J. Rutten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Telescope Optics written by Harrie G. J. Rutten and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Guide to Amateur Astronomy

Author : Jack Newton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521444927
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book The Guide to Amateur Astronomy written by Jack Newton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1995-01-19 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Amateur Astronomer

Author : Patrick Moore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1846282861
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book The Amateur Astronomer written by Patrick Moore and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-07-31 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2000 Edition of Sir Patrick Moore’s classic book has been completely revised in the light of changes in technology. Not only do these changes include commercially available astronomical telescopes and software, but also what we know and understand about the universe. There are many new photographs and illustrations. Packs a great deal of valuable information into appendices which make up almost half the book. These are hugely comprehensive and provide hints and tips, as well as data (year 2000 onwards) for pretty well every aspect of amateur astronomy. This is probably the only book in which all this information is collected in one place.

Star Watch

Author : Philip S. Harrington
Publisher : Wiley (TP)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Star Watch written by Philip S. Harrington and published by Wiley (TP). This book was released on 2003-07-24 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the universe that provides information on locating, observing, and understanding the celestial objects in the night sky.

The New Amateur Astronomer

Author : Martin Mobberley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447106393
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book The New Amateur Astronomer written by Martin Mobberley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amateur astronomy has changed beyond recognition in less than two decades. The reason is, of course, technology. Affordable high-quality telescopes, computer-controlled 'go to' mountings, autoguiders, CCD cameras, video, and (as always) computers and the Internet, are just a few of the advances that have revolutionized astronomy for the twenty-first century. Martin Mobberley first looks at the basics before going into an in-depth study of what’s available commercially. He then moves on to the revolutionary possibilities that are open to amateurs, from imaging, through spectroscopy and photometry, to patrolling for near-earth objects - the search for comets and asteroids that may come close to, or even hit, the earth. The New Amateur Astronomer is a road map of the new astronomy, equally suitable for newcomers who want an introduction, or old hands who need to keep abreast of innovations. From the reviews: "This is one of several dozen books in Patrick Moore's "Practical Astronomy" series. Amid this large family, Mobberley finds his niche: the beginning high-tech amateur. The book's first half discusses equipment: computer-driven telescopes, CCD cameras, imaging processing software, etc. This market is changing every bit as rapidly as the computer world, so these details will be current for only a year or two. The rest of the book offers an overview of scientific projects that serious amateurs are carrying out these days. Throughout, basic formulas and technical terms are provided as needed, without formal derivations. An appendix with useful references and Web sites is also included. Readers will need more than this book if they are considering a plunge into high-tech amateur astronomy, but it certainly will whet their appetites. Mobberley's most valuable advice will save the book's owner many times its cover price: buy a quality telescope from a reputable dealer and install it in a simple shelter so it can be used with as little set-up time as possible. A poor purchase choice and the hassle of setting up are why most fancy telescopes gather dust in their owners' dens. Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers; lower- and upper-division undergraduates."( T. D. Oswalt, CHOICE, March 2005)

Stargazers

Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642740200
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book Stargazers written by Storm Dunlop and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The strong and effective links between amateur and professional astronomers were brought into prominence at Colloquium 98 of the International Astronomical Union. Amateur observations of such objects as comets, variable stars and novae serve to complement work done with expensive instrumentation by professionals. They fill gaps left by big science and often contribute significantly to astronomical knowledge. The book covers: - historical contributions by amateurs, - observational methods, problems and instrumentation, - results of amateur observations, - popularization. Overall, an exciting and enthusiastic account of stargazing, the hobby that can turn into science.

The Stargazer's Companion

Author : James K. Blum
Publisher : BDD Promotional Books Company
ISBN 13 : 9780792452621
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (526 download)

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Download or read book The Stargazer's Companion written by James K. Blum and published by BDD Promotional Books Company. This book was released on 1990-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to the night sky with photographs, historical notes, and practical information on stargazing.

The Casual Sky Observer's Guide

Author : Rony De Laet
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461405955
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book The Casual Sky Observer's Guide written by Rony De Laet and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Casual Sky Observer's Pocket Guide offers an observing program for occasional amateur observers looking for some quick, fun astronomy adventures under the stars. In the real world, where time for observing is limited, the weather is seldom perfect, and expensive equipment is not an option, amateur astronomy may not be seen as a worthwhile activity. However, portable and quick-to-set-up instruments are available. A pair of binoculars or a small telescope fills the bill. And the way to make the most of these instruments is described in the Casual Sky Observer's Pocket Guide. Not only does the book feature the best and brightest showpieces of the heavens; it also provides a great deal of physical and environmental data as well as lots of fascinating information and beautiful illustrations that provide a unique perspective on the many treasures within and beyond our home galaxy, the Milky Way--stars, star clusters, other galaxies, and nebulae, all within reach of binoculars or a small telescope.

A Complete Manual of Amateur Astronomy

Author : P. Clay Sherrod
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486152162
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book A Complete Manual of Amateur Astronomy written by P. Clay Sherrod and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise, highly readable book discusses the selection, set-up, and maintenance of a telescope; amateur studies of the sun; lunar topography and occultations; and more. 124 figures. 26 halftones. 37 tables.

First Light and Beyond

Author : D. A. Jenkins
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319188518
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book First Light and Beyond written by D. A. Jenkins and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amateur astronomers who have been disappointed by the results of an observing session can take comfort in the guidance of this book, which advises how to still gain useful experience in seemingly "failed" nights at the telescope. In a world with imperfect seeing conditions, incredible observing sessions are often mixed with less inspiring ones, discouraging the amateur observer. This book is designed to minimize subsequent disappointment for astronomers who encounter a few bad observing sessions, helping novice observers take something worthwhile away each and every time they go out under the night sky, regardless of the observations that were originally planned. Almost every observer remembers his first sight of ringed Saturn, hanging in the blackness of space. Practitioners agree that there is something special about visual observing. Real-time observations at the eyepiece can provide fleeting yet intense feelings that connect us with the universe in unique ways. But when expectations aren't met at the eyepiece, there are other ways to profit from the practice of astronomy. These rewards, though less showy, are well worth cultivating. This is a book that will help the reader see what constitutes a “successful” visual observing session. It explains the nature of the objects that the observer is seeing and advises how best to use their equipment. There are many hints and tips about how best to locate, recall, and record observations, including suggestions for trips to areas where there are dark skies and to public observatories. Amateur astronomy is a journey from the urban backyard all the way to dark rural skies, and with this guide the journey can be smooth.

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide

Author : Terence Dickinson
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9780228103271
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Backyard Astronomer's Guide written by Terence Dickinson and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The touchstone for contemporary stargazers. This classic, groundbreaking guide has been the go-to field guide for both beginning and experienced amateur astronomers for nearly 30 years. The fourth edition brings Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer's invaluable manual completely up-to-date. Setting a new standard for astronomy guides, it will serve as the touchstone for the next generation of stargazers as well as longtime devotees. Technology and astronomical understanding are evolving at a breathtaking clip, and to reflect the latest information about observing techniques and equipment, this massively revised and expanded edition has been completely rebuilt (an additional 48 pages brings the page count to 416). Illustrated throughout with all-new photographs and star charts, this edition boasts a refreshed design and features five brand-new chapters, including three essential essays on binocular, telescope and Moon tours by renowned astronomy writer Ken Hewitt-White. With new content on naked-eye sky sights, LED lighting technology, WiFi-enabled telescopes and the latest advances in binoculars, telescopes and other astronomical gear, the fourth edition of The Backyard Astronomer's Guide is sure to become an indispensable reference for all levels of stargazers. New techniques for observing the Sun, the Moon and solar and lunar eclipses are an especially timely addition, given the upcoming solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024. Rounding out these impressive offerings are new sections on dark sky reserves, astro-tourism, modern astrophotography and cellphone astrophotography, making this book an enduring must-have guide for anyone looking to improve his or her astronomical viewing experience. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide also features a foreword by Dr. Sara Seager, a Canadian-American astrophysicist and planetary scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an internationally recognized expert in the search for exoplanets.

Advanced Amateur Astronomy

Author : Gerald North
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521574303
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book Advanced Amateur Astronomy written by Gerald North and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-08-21 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1997, is for telescope owners wanting to improve their skills and make observations of real and lasting scientific value.

The Modern Amateur Astronomer

Author : Patrick Moore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447103874
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book The Modern Amateur Astronomer written by Patrick Moore and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with its companion book, The Observational Amateur Astronomer, this is a comprehensive guide for every amateur astronomer who wants to do more than just stargaze. Each chapter has been written by a well-known professional or amateur astronomer, chosen for their specialist knowledge. Topics range from buying a telescope (or making your own), via electronic equipment and accessories, to more technical aspects such as spectroscopy and astrophotography. Patrick Moore has edited the book overall into his easy, comprehensible style - known to millions of television viewers.

Handbook of Practical Astronomy

Author : Günter D. Roth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540763791
Total Pages : 727 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Practical Astronomy written by Günter D. Roth and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-06-18 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Compendium of Practical Astronomy is unique. The practical astronomer, whether student, novice or accomplished amateur, will find this handbook the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed single guide to the subject available. It is based on Roth’s celebrated German language handbook for amateur astronomers, which first appeared over 40 years ago.

The Stargazer's Guide

Author : Emily Winterburn
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061976377
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book The Stargazer's Guide written by Emily Winterburn and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Stargazer’s Guide is an accessible astronomy guide to the history, science, and myth of the night sky, perfect for anyone entranced by the stars. Guiding readers through what there is to see in the sky, why it’s interesting, and how previous generations viewed and interpreted it, expert stargazer Emily Winterburn entertains and informs with this fun, accessible, and appealing look at the beauty of the heavens.