Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes (Paperback)

Michael A. Covington

ISBN 10: 0521524199 / ISBN 13: 9780521524193

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2002

Paperback. Based on field notes made by the author during his own career as an amateur astronomer, this unique guide covers both the traditional and novel approaches to studying the night sky. In addition to the more standard techniques, it discusses the latest modern resources available to today's astronomer, such as personal computers, the Internet, and computerized telescopes. It includes practical advice on aspects such as site selection and weather; provides the reader with detailed instructions for observing the Sun, Moon, planets, and all types of deep-sky objects; and it introduces newer specialities such as satellite observing and the use of astronomical databases. The book concludes with detailed information about 200 stars, clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, suitable for viewing with modest-sized telescopes under suburban conditions. Written to complement How to Use a Computerized Telescope, this book will also appeal to astronomers with more traditional equipment. In addition to the more standard techniques, this unique guide introduces the latest modern resources available to today's astronomer, including personal computers, the Internet, and computerized telescopes. It offers detailed practical advice for observing the Sun, Moon, planets, and 200 stars and deep-sky objects with modest-sized telescopes under suburban conditions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780521524193

Inhaltsangabe:

A unique guide introducing the latest modern resources available to amateur observers.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Michael Covington is one of America's leading amateur astronomers and the author of Astrophotography for the Amateur (0521641330).

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes (...
Verlag: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
Einband: Paperback
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