Philip's Moon Observer's Guide

Grego, Peter

ISBN 10: 1849073325 / ISBN 13: 9781849073325

Verlag: Philip's, 2015

Beschreibung

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR008161151

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Philip's Moon Observer's Guide
• Verlag: Philip's
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1849073325
• ISBN-13: 9781849073325
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: Very Good

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide is a practical guide for Moonwatchers, suitable for both beginners and more experienced observers. Peter Grego, a well-known Moon expert, shares his enthusiasm and expertise in this informative book.

Features on the Moon are best seen when they are close to the day-night line, known as the terminator. At the heart of Philip's Moon Observer's Guide is a day-by-day lunar observing diary based on the progress of the terminator. Using detailed sections of Moon map for each day, the author explains when to look for which features, enabling you to plan your own lunar explorations.

Colourful diagrams, stunning close-up images and straightforward text explain the origin and appearance of the different types of surface feature. Eclipses are always eagerly followed by astronomers, and the author explains the best way to observe and record these fascinating events.

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide is divided into seven chapters:

Lunar geology and the Moon's features

The Moon in space

The lunar observer's equipment

Moonwatching

Recording your observations

Eclipses and occultations

The space-age Moon

Philip's Moon Observer's Guide also includes a glossary of terms as well as details of a number of astronomical societies and groups, together with useful Internet resources.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Peter Grego is Director of the Lunar Section of Britain's Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) and the Topographical Coordinator of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) Lunar Section. He writes and illustrates the monthly MoonWatch page in Astronomy Now magazine and is the expert on observing for Sky at Night magazine's Astro Answers.