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Observing the Moon
The Modern Astronomer's Guide
Buch von Gerald North
Sprache: Englisch

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Written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your game to the next level and beyond. In this thoroughly updated Second Edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. It incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging, and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon, and what mysteries remain still to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificence for yourself!
Written by an experienced and well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your game to the next level and beyond. In this thoroughly updated Second Edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. It incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging, and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon, and what mysteries remain still to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificence for yourself!
Zusammenfassung
In this updated Second Edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. He incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging, and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon and what mysteries remain to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificance for yourself!
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. 'Magnificent desolation'; 2. The moon through the looking glass; 3. Telescopes and drawing boards; 4. The Moon in camera; 5. Stacking up the Moon; 6. The physical Moon; 7. Lunarware; 8. 'A to Z' of selected lunar landscapes; 9. TLP or not TLP?; Appendix 1. Telescope collimation; Appendix 2. Field-testing a telescope's optics; Appendix 3. Polar alignment; Index.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 422
ISBN-13: 9780521874076
ISBN-10: 0521874076
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: North, Gerald
Hersteller: Cambridge University Press
Maße: 260 x 208 x 27 mm
Von/Mit: Gerald North
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.02.2014
Gewicht: 1,124 kg
preigu-id: 102080195
Zusammenfassung
In this updated Second Edition, the author provides extensive practical advice and sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon and of lunar observation. He incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging, and webcam observing, and essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon and what mysteries remain to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon's spectacular magnificance for yourself!
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. 'Magnificent desolation'; 2. The moon through the looking glass; 3. Telescopes and drawing boards; 4. The Moon in camera; 5. Stacking up the Moon; 6. The physical Moon; 7. Lunarware; 8. 'A to Z' of selected lunar landscapes; 9. TLP or not TLP?; Appendix 1. Telescope collimation; Appendix 2. Field-testing a telescope's optics; Appendix 3. Polar alignment; Index.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
Fachbereich: Astronomie
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 422
ISBN-13: 9780521874076
ISBN-10: 0521874076
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: North, Gerald
Hersteller: Cambridge University Press
Maße: 260 x 208 x 27 mm
Von/Mit: Gerald North
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.02.2014
Gewicht: 1,124 kg
preigu-id: 102080195
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