Moon Observer's Guide - Softcover

Grego, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 177085715X ISBN 13: 9781770857155

Verlag: FIREFLY BOOKS LTD, 2016

Über diesen Titel

Críticas:

[Review of previous edition: ] The meat of this book is a day-by-day description of the features visible along the terminator, the line dividing the sunlit portion and darkness.--Curt Nason"New Brunswick Reader" (05/22/2004)

[Review of previous edition: ] Highly detailed but very readable text... generously and beautifully illustrated, including detailed maps of the lunar surface and color photographs.-- (08/01/2004)

[Review of previous edition: ] For both novice and experienced amateurs... very informative and handy to use... perfect gifts for any amateur astronomer.-- (07/01/2006)

[Review of previous edition: ] It's a moon encyclopedia for your back pocket. This handbook is packed with lunar information and tips.-- (06/01/2004)

[Review of previous edition: ] Tidy guide... provides an introduction to lunar geology and features proper observing equipment and practice... clear and specific.-- (10/01/2004)

Reseña del editor:

Since publication of the first edition of this book, we have enjoyed more than a decade of new readings and images taken by shuttles, rovers, and the Hubble Telescope. Each time they have passed by, orbited, and landed on the Moon we have accumulated an incredible amount of data about our satellite and about the rest of the galaxy. In the same period, stargazing technology has advanced to an unprecedented level of sophistication. Even "basic" low-tech binoculars and telescopes permit astounding views of the night sky.

In clear language and with full color photographs and illustrations throughout, this second edition of Moon Observer's Guide has been updated and revised throughout to incorporate these exciting advances, including more than 20 new images and information about new digital imaging techniques and technology, such as DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras, webcams, and mobile apps. The updates also include the latest science garnered from lunar probes and missions recently and currently exploring the Moon.

The topics include:

• The birth of the Moon
• The Moon's orbit
• Moonlight
• Guidelines for choosing binoculars and telescopes
• Ways of recording observations
• Digital and conventional photography
• Using internet resources, personal computers and lunar software programs
• Safety tips for observing the Moon during solar and lunar eclipses
• Eclipses and occultations
• The space-age Moon.

Moon Observer's Guide provides practical guidance to amateur astronomers viewing Earth's only natural satellite whether with the naked eye or binoculars and telescopes. Central to the book is the detailed 28-day Moonwatching guide, complete with maps, that describes lunar geology and the various causes of physical features, such as craters and volcanoes.

This is an ideal reference for beginning and experienced astronomers alike, and an essential for library collections large and small.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: FIREFLY BOOKS LTD
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• ISBN 10: 177085715X
• ISBN 13: 9781770857155
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192