Philip M. Bagnall: Atlas of Meteor Showers

Cover: 9783030766429 | Atlas of Meteor Showers | A Practical Workbook for Meteor Observers

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Beschreibung

This atlas contains everything you need to know about meteor showers and how to observe them. It begins with the science behind these celestial fireworks, then equips you with all the practical knowledge yoüll need to make the most of these wonderful astronomical events.

The book is rich with illustrations, graphs and resources to assist your hobby. In addition, it includes downloadable radiant charts, report sheets, radiant altitude data, plotting charts and more, to help you locate each shower, record its activity and plot individual meteors during your nights of observation.

Intended for amateurs of all levels and requiring no special equipment, this accessible Atlas of Meteor Showers will hone your skills and keep you engaged throughout the year, no matter where you are in the world.

Über den Autor

Phil Bagnall has pursued amateur astronomy and, in particular, meteor astronomy for more than 50 years. He is the author of The Meteorite & Tektite Collector's Handbook (Willmann-Bell, 1991) and the Star Atlas Companion (Springer, 2012). Additionally, he was a long-time contributor to Astronomy magazine, particular on the subject of meteors and meteor showers. He has also written for science magazines such as New Scientist, Focus, Earth, and Science PROBE!

Zusammenfassung

A grab-and-go book containing everything you need to observe a meteor shower

Filled with rich, readable information for amateurs of any level

Includes downloadable charts, sheets and data

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Meteors.- Chapter 3. Meteoroid Streams and Meteor Showers.- Chapter 4. Observing Meteor Showers.- Chapter 5. The Major Meteor Showers - January to August.- Chapter 6. The Major Meteor Showers - October to December.- Chapter 7. Discovering Minor Meteor Showers.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2022
Fachbereich:	Astronomie
Genre:	Physik
Rubrik:	Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Reihe:	The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Inhalt:	xix 411 S. 413 s/w Illustr. 411 p. 413 illus.
ISBN-13:	9783030766429
ISBN-10:	303076642X
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	Paperback
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Bagnall, Philip M.
Auflage:	1st ed. 2021
Hersteller:	Springer International Publishing Springer International Publishing AG The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Maße:	254 x 178 x 18 mm
Von/Mit:	Philip M. Bagnall
Erscheinungsdatum:	19.02.2022
Gewicht:	0,905 kg

Artikel-ID: 119917917